Canada to Withhold Gordie Howe Bridge Tolls Until Debt Cleared

WHO:

USA Today - Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the decision regarding the Gordie Howe bridge tolls.

Global News - U.S. President Donald Trump commented on the new arrangement for the bridge.

WHAT:

USA Today - Canada will not share toll revenues from the Gordie Howe bridge with the U.S. until it recoups its initial investment.

Global News - The bridge is set to open on July 27.

USA Today - Canada fronted the entire $6.4 billion in costs for the construction and development of the bridge.

USA Today - Carney stated, "Any sharing of the toll revenue won't happen until all of the debt is repaid."

Global News - Carney clarified that the agreement involves splitting net revenues over the first 15 years after operational costs.

WHERE:

USA Today - The Gordie Howe bridge connects Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit, Michigan.

Global News - The bridge is located between Canada and the United States.

WHEN:

USA Today - The bridge's opening is scheduled for July 27.

USA Today - The original agreement regarding the bridge was made in 2012.

WHY:

USA Today - The decision to withhold toll revenues is based on the agreement that Canada would recover its investment before sharing profits.

USA Today - Tensions have increased due to the delayed opening of the bridge and ongoing wildfires in Canada affecting the U.S.

HOW:

USA Today - The agreement stipulates that Canada will collect all toll profits until it recovers the costs of its bridge investment.

Global News - The U.S. will reportedly receive about half of the toll revenues after the debt is repaid, including a veto on toll hikes exceeding 10%.

(UPDATED July 17, 2026 13:28 UTC)

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Canada will not share toll revenues from the Gordie Howe bridge with the U.S. until it recoups its initial investment of $6.4 billion, which was fully funded by Canada. The bridge, connecting Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit, Michigan, is set to open on July 27, and Carney clarified that any sharing of net revenues will only occur after operational costs are covered and all debt is repaid. President Trump commented on this new arrangement, highlighting the ongoing tensions related to the delayed opening and the impact of wildfires in Canada on the U.S.