Bridge Deal Sparks Political Tension | Canada News

The Gordie Howe Bridge opens July 27th, but tensions flare over the U.S.-Canada revenue split. U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick calls it “The Art of the Deal,” touting 50% of net revenues until 2041 and veto power over tolls. Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney counters that early years will see little to no revenue to share, since Canada paid the full $6.4 billion upfront — tolls only split after debt is repaid. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre accuses Carney of flip-flopping, pointing to the original agreement. A U.S. official hints that loan interest and depreciation won’t count in revenue calculations, possibly boosting U.S. share. The full deal remains unsealed, but the toll-veto power underscores U.S. influence. 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/f7f8837f8f91ec77