U.S.Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra has denied claims that donations from the Moroun family, owners of the Ambassador Bridge, caused delays in the opening of the new Gordie Howe Bridge.He stated the delay was due to technical agreements between Canada and the U.S., not financial contributions.The Morouns donated over $35,000 to Hoekstra’s congressional campaign, which he claims had no bearing on negotiations.Hoekstra criticized the U.S.stance on the bridge’s opening, arguing that Canada should receive fair revenue sharing despite funding the entire project.However, he remains optimistic about resolving disputes without tying them to broader CUSMA trade talks.The article highlights tensions between Canadian and U.S.officials over infrastructure projects and trade agreements, with Hoekstra expressing concerns about the lack of progress in renegotiating CUSMA.The bridge’s delayed opening has sparked debates about transparency and corporate influence in public infrastructure decisions.