How a bridge became a symbol of US-Canada tensions

How a bridge became a symbol of US-Canada tensionsTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedHow a bridge became a symbol of US-Canada tensionsCloseAmid an escalating trade dispute, the Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting the US and Canada has officially opened to motorists. The 1.5-mile bridge links Detroit, Michigan, and Windsor, Ontario.Cyclists and pedestrians able to cross from 5 August.Canada excluded the United States from the opening ceremony of the bridge, following President Donald Trump's decision to impose 50% tariffs on Canadian goods after Canada introduced retaliatory duties on US products including cars, alcohol and cheese.The bridge, intended as a symbol of cross-border cooperation, has instead become a symbol of growing tensions between the two countries. The BBC's Nadine Yousif explains.SubsectionUS & CanadaPublished36 minutes agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRelated topicsOntarioFollow Ontarioclose panelYou are now following OntarioUpdates from your News topics will appear in My News and in a collection on the News homepage.MichiganFollow Michiganclose panelYou are now following MichiganUpdates from your News topics will appear in My News and in a collection on the News homepage.CanadaFollow Canadaclose panelYou are now following CanadaUpdates from your News topics will appear in My News and in a collection on the News homepage.United StatesFollow United Statesclose panelYou are now following United StatesUpdates from your News topics will appear in My News and in a collection on the News homepage.Read description