Episode
The tricky symbolism of a new international bridge
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- Marketplace All-in-One
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- Jul 27, 2026
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- 415
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Summary
On Monday, the Gordie Howe International Bridge will open to traffic for the first time. The structure connects Detroit, Michigan, with Windsor, Ontario, and provides a new link between the two countries. The opening also comes at a time of increased trade tension, with the U.S. proposing new tariffs on certain Canadian goods. We'll dig into the economic benefits of the new bridge — and its significance. Also, we'll look at the declining number of Ph.D. students and proposed cuts to federal research agencies. Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter . Marketplace Morning Report is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future. Stories featured in today’s episode: Gordie Howe Bridge cuts U.S.-Canada trade tension — tariffs add it back Ph.D. admissions have dropped 15% for the new school year