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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Olivia Bowden and agencies

EXPLAINED: Canada cancels joint bridge opening celebration with us amid trade tensions | Rare Historical Photos

Gordie Howe International Bridge
With the tariff announcement, Donald Trump has escalated tensions with one of the country’s closest allies. Photograph: Rebecca Cook/Reuters

A planned joint US-Canada ceremony on Friday celebrating the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, is no longer expected to take place after Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on most Canadian goods.

In announcing the tariffs, the president accused Canada of unfairly discriminating against US automobiles, alcohol and dairy products, escalating tensions with one of the United States’ closest allies.

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