A new bridge between the US and Canada is on the verge of a long-awaited opening. The Gordie Howe International Bridge crosses the Detroit River, connecting Michigan and Windsor-Ontario. The opening doesn’t yet have an official date, but is expected in early 2026 — despite the US president’s recent threats to keep it closed. The World’s Transportation Correspondent Jeremy Siegel explains.
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