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US-Canada bridge nears opening despite Trump threat

A new $4.7 billion bridge connecting Detroit, Michigan, and Windsor, Ontario, is nearing its June 15 opening date. Despite earlier threats from former President Donald Trump regarding toll revenue, the Gordie Howe International Bridge has completed system testing and is ready for traffic. Final agreements between the US and Canada are still being negotiated, but customs and border protection staff are prepared to facilitate trade and travel. AI

RANK_REASON This is a significant infrastructure project nearing completion, with a notable political angle involving a former US president. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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US-Canada bridge nears opening despite Trump threat

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agencies ·

    US$4.7 ⁠billion US-Canada bridge nears opening despite earlier Trump threat

    ⁠A ⁠new US$4.7 ⁠billion bridge connecting Detroit, Michigan and Windsor, Ontario is on ‌track to open in the coming weeks despite a threat made in ⁠February by US ‌President Donald Trump, a bridge authority said ‌on Monday. A formal ⁠ribbon ⁠cutting is expected ‌later this week, …