Canada cancels joint bridge inauguration after Trump tariffs

Canadá canceló la ceremonia de inauguración conjunta del puente internacional Gordie Howe, prevista para este viernes, después de que el presidente estadounidense Donald Trump anunciara un arancel del 50% para la mayoría de productos canadienses Source: Milenio.

Background

The Gordie Howe Bridge, spanning 2.4 kilometers across the Detroit River, connects Detroit, Michigan, with Windsor, Ontario. The ceremony had already been postponed from June 12 due to unresolved issues between the two countries Source: Infobae.

Reactions

Kush Desai, White House spokesperson, defended Trump's role, stating "nada cambiará el hecho de que el presidente Trump renegoció un acuerdo increíble para Estados Unidos respecto al puente Gordie Howe" Source: Infobae. Meanwhile, Canadian officials said it would be "inapropiado seguir adelante con un acto de celebración" given the trade tensions, according to Jenna Ghassabeh, spokesperson for Infrastructure Minister Gregor Robertson Source: Milenio.

What's next

Despite the canceled joint event, Canada remains "comprometido" with inaugurating the bridge on July 27 Source: Infobae. The tariff dispute has escalated, with Trump threatening additional tariffs and accusing Canada of negligence over wildfires Source: Milenio.