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POLITICS ·UNITED STATES ·July 11, 2026
““new and spectacular bridge””
Donald Trump, President
✦ Summary · July 11, 2026 AI-written summary of the news — not a direct quote

President Donald Trump, in a Saturday morning post on Truth Social, claimed he negotiated superior terms that allowed the Gordie Howe International Bridge—linking Detroit, Michigan, and Windsor, Ontario—to open on July 27, after a previous June ribbon-cutting was postponed due to unresolved issues between the two countries. Canadian officials announced Friday they had secured an agreement with Michigan, noting U.S. government support, to open the long-planned bridge. Trump had earlier warned he might block the crossing. The bridge, named after hockey legend Gordie Howe and jointly owned by Canada and Michigan, will charge passenger vehicles a $5.75 USD flat toll. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer called the project a strong deal for the state, highlighting its economic benefits for workers on both sides of the border.

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