57 pointsby geox8 hours ago2 comments
  • rdmuser7 hours ago
    Seems like there is potentially multiple layers of trump drama going on with that bridge: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jul/16/trump-admin...

    "Democrats allege Trump administration stalled US-Canada bridge opening as a favor to billionaire donor" A donor who owns a competing bridge

    "The new deal requires US government approval if toll fees are lowered below regional averages, according to media reports. Previously, the Canadian government set toll prices, but the Trump administration seemed set on protecting a nearby bridge owned by Matthew Moroun, a son of the late transportation and real estate scion Manuel Moroun."

    • CamelCaseName4 hours ago
      The impact of this is that countless trips will be significantly longer, costing citizens time and gas, and pollute the atmosphere.

      Remember to turn your AC down for the good of the planet!

    • morkalork5 hours ago
      Multiple layers is a favourable way to say quid pro quo
  • Sabinus7 hours ago
    Trump 'aggressively renegotiating' existing deals, like this completed bridge, or the USMCA, is not good for the confidence of future counter-parties to US agreements.
    • TitaRusell2 hours ago
      Running your world empire as a NYC real estate company.
      • cromka28 minutes ago
        Or an Atlantic City casino.
    • gmerc5 hours ago
      Doesn’t really matter if the endgame is nuclear extortion.