The $4.6B Bridge at the Center of the U.S.-Canada Tariff War | WSJ Breaking Ground

The $4.6B Gordie Howe International Bridge, meant to symbolize stronger U.S.-Canada ties and boost North American trade, is nearly complete. But with Trump’s tariffs in play, Canada’s massive investment is now at risk—and the bridge’s symbolism may fall flat. Stretching from Detroit to Windsor, this new trade corridor was designed to connect two major auto hubs and strengthen supply chains—goals that are now in jeopardy.

WSJ explores why Canada invested so much money into the Gordie Howe bridge and what Trump’s tariffs mean for its future.

Chapters:
0:00 The bridge
0:46 Replacing the Ambassador Bridge
2:38 The economic impact
4:12 Trump tariffs
5:19 What’s next?

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