Bridge Built But Blocked by Politics | Vancouver News

The Gordie Howe International Bridge is ready to open—but U.S. President Trump’s refusal to let it go live has stalled the launch. Canada footed the six-billion-dollar bill, yet Trump claims the U.S. must be “fully compensated,” a claim Canada and the U.S. ambassador dismiss as a myth. Tolls will repay Canada over time, with the U.S. also getting a cut once Canada recoups its investment. Canadians are furious, calling the ambassador a “gaslighter,” while whispers point to the Ambassador Bridge’s owner—whose million-dollar PAC donation to Trump allies—possibly pulling strings. U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is now negotiating for a bigger toll share, turning this into a political firestorm. The bridge stands, but its opening remains hostage to money, power, and politics. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/59c6588dda6b4baf