# Ambassador Hoekstra Says it's a Myth That Canada Paid for Gordie Howe Bridge

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Podcast: [Focus with Paul W. Smith](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819)
Published: 2026-07-09T18:37:18+00:00
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July 9, 2026 ~ Chad Livengood, Detroit News Political Editor discusses Ambassador Pete Hoekstra saying it's a myth that Canada paid for Gordie Howe Bridge. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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