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“The fact that Canada will control what crosses the Gordie Howe bridge, and owns the land on both sides, is unacceptable to the president,” Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, told reporters on Tuesday.
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Canada will control what crosses the Gordie Howe bridge and owns the land on both sides is unacceptable to the president according to Karoline Leavitt
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Karoline Leavitt
Context Type
News Article
Context Details
{
    "person": "Karoline Leavitt",
    "location": "Gordie Howe bridge",
    "position": "White House press secretary"
}
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Politics Infrastructure
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Created
February 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM (7 months ago)
Last Updated
February 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM (7 months ago)

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Bridge Owner Lobbied Administration Before Trump Blasted Competing Span to Canada
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https://nytimes.com/2026/02/10/world/canada/bridge-owner-trump-lutnick.html

President Trump threatened to block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge after a Detroit billionaire, owner of a competing bridge, met with the Commerce Secretary. The new bridge, fully funded by Canada, would take away toll revenue from the existing Ambassador Bridge. This action is seen as a flashpoint in the deteriorating US-Canada relationship.

Politics International Relations Trade Canada United States Infrastructure Donald Trump Bridges

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