Bridge Closed by Politics | Edmonton News

Edmonton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 7, 2026 · 1m

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…