Canada has pulled out of a joint celebration with the United States marking the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, which links Windsor, Ont., and Detroit, Michigan, due to the latest 50 percent U.S. tariffs on Canadian products.
“In light of trade action threatened by the United States earlier this week, it would be inappropriate to proceed with a celebratory event between the two countries,” Infrastructure Minister Gregor Robertson said in a statement on July 21.
The bridge is set to open on July 27. Robertson said Canadian officials will instead celebrate the milestone on July 24 “among Canadians.”
“The Gordie Howe International Bridge remains a vital infrastructure project that reflects years of hard work and will be a major economic driver in the region, expanding options for commuters, tourists, businesses, and families,” Robertson said….