Gordie Howe Bridge Opens as Canada-U.S. Trade Tensions Rise

The Gordie Howe International Bridge is set to open next week, but its debut comes as Canada and the United States face renewed strain over tariffs and trade talks. The bridge, long promoted as a symbol of crossborder cooperation, is arriving in a much more difficult political environment than when it was first announced in 2012. The article says the United States recently threatened new tariffs on Canadian goods, while Canadian officials have responded by stepping back from a planned ceremonial event with American counterparts. It also notes that both sides are still negotiating under the CanadaU.S.Mexico trade agreement, with Prime Minister Mark Carney saying his government will consider all options while talks continue. Beyond the bridge itself, the piece argues that the broader relationship between the two countries has changed. Carney and other Canadian leaders have suggested the old model of deep economic integration is no longer reliable, and the article questions how much trust remains as the two governments try to manage trade disputes and future cooperation.