U.S.-Canada bridge brouhaha deepens as White House says Trump could amend a permit for the project
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says President Donald Trump has the right to amend a permit for a new bridge between Canada and Michigan, prolonging the latest dispute between the U. S. and its northern neighbor hours after its prime minister signaled there could be a detente. The Gordie Howe International Bridge, which would connect Ontario and Michigan and would be a vital economic artery between the two countries, is scheduled to open in early 2026. But Trump has now threatened to block...
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