A newly completed bridge linking Detroit, Michigan, and Windsor, Ontario, is set to open — but don’t expect any fanfare from either side of the border.
The United States and Canada have opted to forgo a joint ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new crossing, with tensions between the two countries running high due to a combination of ongoing wildfire concerns and disputes over tariffs.
What might have been a celebrated moment of cooperation between two longtime allies is instead being marked quietly, as diplomatic strains continue to weigh on the relationship between the neighboring nations.
