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Gordie Howe Bridge Deal Sparks Political Fire | Calgary News
The Gordie Howe Bridge, set to open Monday, has sparked political firestorm after Trump claimed Canada disinvited the U.S. — and that the new deal gives America half the profits. But Canadian officials insist the original 2012 agreement still stands, with Canada collecting all tolls until repaying the $6.4 billion debt — only then splitting profits 50/50. The new “in-principle” deal, which offers the U.S. 50% of net revenues for 15 years, leaves key terms like operating costs and debt murky. Freeland says the new deal runs alongside the old one, but opposition MPs demand transparency…
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