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Prime Minister Mark Carney faced scrutiny over the financial terms of the Gordie Howe International Bridge agreement with the United States.The bridge, connecting Windsor, Ontario, to Detroit, was financed entirely by Canada at a cost of $6.4 billion.Originally, Canada was to receive all toll revenues until the debt was repaid, after which revenues would be split.However, a new confidential deal, finalized last week, has shifted this arrangement.While the U.S.now receives an immediate share of toll revenues, the exact percentage remains undisclosed.Carney stated that net revenues will be split over the first 15 years after operational costs are accounted for, but the U.S.government has contradicted earlier claims about debt-servicing costs being included.The deal has sparked political tension, with former President Donald Trump criticizing the original terms and blocking an opening ceremony.Michigan and Canada are joint owners of the bridge, with Michigan receiving a portion of profits for a regional economic fund.The agreement aims to alleviate congestion on the privately owned Ambassador Bridge, which handles over 25% of Canada-U.S.trade.Ontario Premier Doug Ford emphasized that details of the deal are between Carney and Trump, highlighting the political sensitivity of the issue.