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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
Business
Tom Perkins

Democrats allege Trump administration stalled US-Canada bridge opening as a favor to billionaire donor

A cable bridge over water.
The Gordie Howe international bridge, will link Detroit, Michigan, with Windsor, Ontario. Photograph: Dax Melmer/Reuters

The Trump administration for months blocked a $4.7bn publicly owned bridge between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, a move critics allege is a quid pro quo for a billionaire Donald Trump donor.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Gordie Howe international bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor was initially scheduled for early June but was abruptly cancelled amid dispute between US and Canadian officials. On 10 July, Canada announced it reached a deal with the US, and the bridge will open on 27 July.

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