Canada-US Bridge Opening Ceremony Called Off After Trump Tariff

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Or sign-in if you have an account.(Bloomberg) — Canada said it would no longer hold a celebratory event with the US for the opening of the new bridge connecting Detroit to Windsor, Ontario, after President Donald Trump promised new 50% tariffs against Canadian goods.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountCanada still plans for the C$6.4 billion ($4.5 billion) Gordie Howe International Bridge to open on July 27, according to an emailed statement from a spokeswoman for Canada’s infrastructure minister.But “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,” she said. US Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra said on Monday he’d planned to be at the now-cancelled joint ceremony with his Canadian counterpart Mark Wiseman and Canada’s Minister for Canada-US Trade Dominic LeBlanc. Hours later, the US unveiled tariffs against an estimated $20 billion of Canadian goods, roiling the relationship.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againInstead, Canadians will celebrate “among Canadians” on July 24, the statement said.The new Michigan-to-Ontario bridge was built to improve a key supply corridor for the North American auto sector, and named after a famous Canadian hockey player for the Detroit Red Wings, to symbolize close US-Canada ties. Instead, the fight ahead of its opening has come to underscore the persistent feud between the two countries since Trump’s reelection.This is now the second time a celebration of the new crossing has been scuppered. The bridge was due to open earlier this year but has become a lightning rod for wider Canada-US tensions after Trump objected to a previously-signed deal, seeking better financial terms for the US. Invites had been sent out for a June ribbon-cutting, but that was canceled as US objections hadn’t been resolved. Canada paid the entire construction cost for the new bridge on the condition that it would collect all the toll revenue until it was repaid. However earlier in July, Canada agreed to a new side-deal with the US government which splits some of the profits for 15 years.This advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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