Canada to mark Gordie Howe bridge opening amid U.S. trade tensions
Federal and provincial officials will gather in Windsor, Ont., on Friday for the opening ceremony of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, an event that was meant to be a joint celebration with the American side until U.S. President Donald Trump announced a fresh round of tariffs against Canada. The bridge, which will provide a second link connecting Michigan and Ontario, is scheduled to open to traffic on Monday.
- ▪Federal and provincial officials will gather in Windsor, Ont., on Friday for the opening ceremony of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, an event that was meant to be a joint celebration with the American side until U.S.
- ▪President Donald Trump announced a fresh round of tariffs against Canada.
- ▪The bridge, which will provide a second link connecting Michigan and Ontario, is scheduled to open to traffic on Monday.
6 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 12 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 3 centre.
- ▪ Canada marks Gordie Howe bridge opening without US after trade war deepens - Reuters — Google News
- ▪ Canada marks opening of Gordie Bridge with ribbon-cutting ceremony — The Globe and Mail
- ▪ Canada to mark Gordie Howe bridge opening without US after trade war deepens — Investing.com — News
- ▪ Canada to mark Gordie Howe bridge opening without US after trade war deepens — Straits Times — World
- ▪ As Canada Opens Gordie Howe International Bridge, Americans Are Told to Stay Home — NYT > Top Stories
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Federal and provincial officials will gather in Windsor, Ont., on Friday for the opening ceremony of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, an event that was meant to be a joint celebration with the American side until U.S. President Donald Trump announced a fresh round of tariffs against Canada. The bridge, which will provide a second link connecting Michigan and Ontario, is scheduled to open to traffic on Monday. Housing and Infrastructure Minister Gregor Robertson is set to represent the federal government at the ceremony.Robertson will be joined by Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkins.Prime Minister Mark Carney, who is visiting a national park in Newfoundland and Labrador to highlight the Canada Strong Pass, will be skipping the event.“Our gratitude goes to all the…
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