Foreign Affairs: Canada has canceled plans to hold a joint celebration with the United States to mark the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Windsor, Ontario, Canada, and Detroit, U.S., citing trade threats from President Donald Trump.
According to Reuters on July 22, 2026, Jenna Ghassabeh, a spokeswoman for Canadian Infrastructure Minister Gregor Robertson, said in an emailed statement: “Given the trade actions threatened by the United States earlier this week, it does not seem appropriate to proceed with the celebration event between the two countries.”
Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens said in an interview with local media that the bridge was designated It will open to traffic on July 27. The ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for July 24, with U.S. and Canadian officials expected to attend.
Gasabe said Canada remains “committed” to opening the bridge on July 27, but will mark the milestone with a celebration “among Canadians” on July 24.
On Monday, Trump announced a 50% tariff on a wide range of Canadian imports in response to what the U.S. administration has called discriminatory treatment of American-made cars, alcohol and dairy products.
The $4.7 billion bridge, named after a legendary Detroit Red Wings hockey player, was originally scheduled to open in June.
In February, Trump threatened to block the project, citing Canada’s refusal to stock certain U.S. alcoholic beverages. The increase in tariffs on dairy products and its trade negotiations with China.
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