Saturday, July 11, 2026

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POLITICS ·UNITED STATES ·July 11, 2026
“Thank you and congratulations to the Canadian Government. May we both have many years of success with this wonderful new development!”
Donald Trump, President
✦ Summary · July 11, 2026 AI-written summary of the news — not a direct quote

President Donald Trump posted online early Saturday morning praising a revised agreement that will allow the Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, to open on July 27, after a delay from its originally scheduled debut last month. Canadian officials confirmed Friday that a deal with Michigan had been reached, with U.S. government support, following Trump’s previous threat to block the crossing. In his message, Trump thanked Canadian authorities and expressed hope for shared success with the new structure. The mile-and-a-half-long span, named after the hockey legend, is jointly owned by Canada and Michigan; toll rates were announced earlier this year. The delay had followed Trump’s earlier objections to the original terms, which he described as unacceptable.

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