The tricky symbolism of a new international bridge

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.

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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