The article explains the differences between the 2012 Canada-Michigan bridge agreement and the 2026 Canada-U.S.pact for the Gordie Howe International Bridge.The 2012 deal focused on long-term toll revenue sharing with Michigan, while the new agreement establishes a 15-year split of toll revenues with a U.S.economic development fund.Canada will use its share to pay down debt, whereas the U.S.controls the other half.The 2012 agreement also allowed Canada to fund construction and set toll rates, with revenue used to repay the project's cost over 50 years.The 2026 deal, influenced by political tensions and Trump-era pressures, prioritizes immediate debt repayment and U.S.economic interests.The bridge, expected to open in late July 2026, aims to alleviate congestion at the Windsor-Detroit border.Key changes include U.S.control over toll rate adjustments and a shorter revenue-sharing period.The article highlights the evolving diplomatic and financial dynamics between Canada and the U.S.regarding infrastructure projects.