How a bridge became a symbol of US-Canada tensions
The Gordie Howe International Bridge has officially opened to motorists amid a trade row between both countries.
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"The bridge, intended as a symbol of cross-border cooperation, has instead become a symbol of growing tensions between the two countries."
— Donald Trump , Politician
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The Gordie Howe International Bridge has officially opened to motorists amid a trade row between both countries.
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