On Friday, Canada rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's global tariffs, which expired overnight, including a new forced labour tariff. "We’re not in favour of sweatshops," stated Canada’s trade minister. This move came as the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Ontario and Michigan was set to open. A U.S.-only opening ceremony for the bridge was cancelled due to ongoing tensions between the countries. A separate, Canada-only event took place on Friday despite these challenges, marking the bridge's official opening amid lingering questions about a new revenue-sharing deal with Washington.