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Gordie Howe Bridge Opens; Canada Holds Ribbon-Cutting, U.S. Tariffs Announced

7/28/2026

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Gordie Howe Bridge Opens

The Gordie Howe International Bridge opened to vehicle traffic on July 27, 2026, linking Detroit, Michigan, and Windsor, Ontario.
It highlights the Canada-only ribbon-cutting ceremony, lists toll rates, and notes the August 5 free opening of an 11-foot multi-use path for pedestrians and cyclists.
The six-lane bridge cost $4.7 billion U.S. (C$6.4 billion) and will be repaid via Canadian tolls.
Linking Interstate 75 with Highway 401, the bridge streamlines cross-border trade.

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Gordie Howe Opens

The Gordie Howe International Bridge opened to vehicle traffic on July 27, 2026, linking Detroit, Michigan, and Windsor, Ontario.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, leading to U.S. and Michigan officials being excluded from the Canadian ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Pedestrians and cyclists can cross the bridge for free starting August 5, emphasizing public-access benefits.
Canada funded the six-lane span at C$6.4 billion, offering a cheaper alternative to the Ambassador Bridge.

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Gordie Howe Bridge Opens

The Gordie Howe International Bridge opened to vehicle traffic on July 27, 2026, linking Detroit, Michigan, and Windsor, Ontario.
It highlights the Canada-only ribbon-cutting ceremony, lists toll rates, and notes the August 5 free opening of an 11-foot multi-use path for pedestrians and cyclists.
The six-lane bridge cost $4.7 billion U.S. (C$6.4 billion) and will be repaid via Canadian tolls.
Linking Interstate 75 with Highway 401, the bridge streamlines cross-border trade.

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