Key facts
- Canada cancelled the U.S. participation in the Gordie Howe International Bridge opening ceremony.
- The cancellation is due to ongoing trade disputes and threats of 50% tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump.
- The $4.7 billion bridge was fully funded by Canada.
- A draft agreement suggests Canada will split net bridge revenues with the U.S. for the first 15 years.
- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney disputes the timing of revenue sharing.
Canada marked the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit, Michigan, without U.S. officials present due to ongoing trade disputes and threats of significant tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump. The $4.7 billion bridge, fully funded by Canada, was scheduled to open to traffic on Monday. Disagreements persist regarding the sharing of bridge revenues; while a draft agreement suggests Canada will split net revenues with the U.S. for the first 15 years, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has stated that a prior agreement dictates revenue sharing only after Canada recoups its investment. White House spokesman Kush Desai indicated Trump had secured a "much better deal" for America, though specifics remain unclear. Legal experts note the draft agreement is vague, potentially leaving Canada vulnerable.