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US and Canada Reach Deal to Open Gordie Howe Bridge in Late July
Gordie Howe International BridgeDetroitWindsorCanadaUnited StatesDonald TrumpGretchen WhitmerWindsor-Detroit Bridge Authority
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The Gordie Howe International Bridge, linking Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, is set to open on July 27 after the U.S. and Canada resolved a dispute over tolling and profit-sharing. Source: Fox Business The multibillion-dollar bridge, originally scheduled to open in June, was delayed due to unresolved issues between the two countries.
Key details of the deal include:
- The bridge will become the fourth crossing between Detroit and Canada.
- Half of the net profits from tolls will go to a regional development fund. Source: Fox Business
- The U.S. will have approval authority over toll changes exceeding 10% or toll reductions below comparable crossings like the Ambassador Bridge. Source: Fox Business
- President Donald Trump, who had threatened to block the bridge unless the U.S. had an ownership stake, announced on Truth Social that he secured a "much better deal." Source: Fox Business
- Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer praised the opening for boosting auto production and jobs, but did not mention Trump. Source: Fox Business
The original agreement had all toll revenue going to Canada until its construction costs were recovered. The new terms reflect a compromise that balances both nations' interests.
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“The United States and Canada have reached a deal to open a new multibillion-dollar bridge linking Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, ending a dispute that delayed the project’s launch.”
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“President Donald Trump — who earlier this year threatened to block the bridge's opening unless the U.S. had an ownership stake in it — announced on Truth Social early on Saturday that he 'was able to cut a MUCH BETTER DEAL for America.'”
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“Both sides agreed that half of the net profit the bridge generates will go to a regional development fund, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing a Canadian official.”
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“The Canadian official also told The Journal that the bridge authority will need U.S. approval before raising tolls by 10% or more. Approval would also be needed if the authority were to cut tolls below what is charged for comparable crossings, such as Ambassador Bridge, the official said.”