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Trump’s Bridge Deal and Canada’s Hidden Costs | Winnipeg News
The Gordie Howe Bridge is finally opening, but not without drama — President Trump took credit for a “much better deal” on social media, claiming Canada paid up for private Ambassador Bridge owners tied to his campaigns. While some say PM Carney got shafted, columnist Dan Lett suggests it’s more nuanced: the original 2012 deal had Canada pay for everything but keep all future tolls — a long-term win. Trump’s delay forced a new split: Canada gets 50% of net profits (after covering costs and debt) for 15 years, the other half goes to a U.S. fund. But with operating costs and debt eating most of…
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