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The Gordie Howe International Bridge is complete but stuck in limbo after former President Trump demanded U.S. compensation, claiming Canada owes it money — despite Canada footing the entire multi-billion-dollar bill. The U.S. ambassador’s claim that Canada is merely lending money for future toll repayment has sparked outrage in Canada, with critics calling him a gaslighter. The original deal allowed Canada to recoup costs via Canadian-side tolls, with U.S. revenue sharing only after repayment — but now the U.S. wants a bigger slice. Rumors swirl that the Ambassador Bridge’s family, who donated to a Trump-aligned PAC, may be behind the delay. As U.S. officials push for renegotiation and Canada’s PM faces pressure to avoid a rushed deal, the bridge’s opening hangs in the balance — with Michigan residents wondering if the U.S. truly wants this cross-border lifeline.

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