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Trump claims US got ‘much better deal’ as delayed bridge with Canada set to open

The United States and Canada have reached an agreement that clears the way for the long-delayed opening of the Canadian government’s $4.7 billion bridge connecting Detroit to Windsor, Ontario. announced Late Friday.

Gordie Howe International Bridge set to open at startup The gate, which will be opened on June 27, will be opened on July 27 after the two countries reach an agreement on toll revenue.

President Trump had previously threatened to block the opening of the 2.5-kilometer bridge unless the United States was given compensation and a share of ownership.

“I will not allow this bridge to be opened until the United States repays them in full for everything we have given them, and more importantly, Canada treats the United States with the fairness and respect we deserve,” Trump wrote on Truth Social earlier this year.

After a series of meetings with Canadian officials, the president said Saturday He claimed to have shot “a much better deal” for the bride.

“I have succeeded in getting a MUCH BETTER DEAL for America, and in doing so I will allow the magnificent new Gordie Howe International Bridge spanning Detroit and Windsor, Ontario to open as planned on July 27,” he wrote.

“The first agreement was unacceptable to me!” wrote on the internet. “The new agreement is wonderful and fair. We thank and congratulate the Government of Canada. I hope we both have many years of success with this wonderful new development!!!”

Canada said the two countries had agreed to a series of measures to “ensure the benefits are felt on both sides of the border.”

“Canada and the United States have agreed to a number of cooperation measures focused on toll management and transparency, as well as investment in the region, including the establishment of a 15-year economic development fund tied to a portion of profits from bridge operations,” the Canadian government said in a statement on Friday. he said.

Reuters reported Under the agreement, the United States will receive half of the toll revenue and the authority to approve any toll changes that exceed 10 percent of existing tolls.

According to the news, the agreement was made between Trade Minister Howard Lutnick and Canada’s minister responsible for US trade, Dominic LeBlanc.

Named after legendary Detroit Red Wings hockey player Gordie Howe, the bridge is expected to be an important commercial corridor connecting neighboring countries. Construction began in 2018 and was paid for by Canada.

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