Canada marks Gordie Howe bridge opening without US after trade war deepens

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Canada marked the opening of a bridge connecting Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit, Michigan in a quiet celebration without United States officials after a dispute over toll-sharing and new threats of 50 percent tariffs from US President Donald Trump further strained tense relations between the two countries. Canada cancelled a planned cross-border ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Gordie Howe International Bridge and the milestone opening on Friday was feted only among Canadians before the bridge opens to traffic on Monday. Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list Amid tables of fruit cups, pastries and children playing hockey — a tribute to…

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