Truckers running between Detroit and Windsor finally have a choice of bridges — and a semi pays about half as much on the new Gordie Howe as on the Ambassador: roughly $35, versus $75. But a toll is what you pay to drive across. It has nothing to do with what's in the truck. And on Aug. 19, an additional 50% tariff is set to hit a long list of Canadian goods — wine, cement, plywood, furniture, hockey equipment. So who actually comes out ahead?
Mark Lee has advised small businesses in this region for nearly 20 years. He joins host Robyn Vincent to talk tolls, tariffs, Delray, and whether Canadian visitors are coming back.
Have thoughts? Email the show at metro@wdet.org. The Metro is produced by WDET, Detroit Public Radio. More at wdet.org/metro
August 3rd, 2026, 06:15 pm
The Metro
The Gordie Howe Bridge is cheaper to cross. The cargo is about to cost more
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Published August 3rd, 2026, 06:15 pm
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Truckers running between Detroit and Windsor finally have a choice of bridges — and a semi pays about half as much on the new Gordie Howe as on the Ambassador: roughly $35, versus $75. But a toll is what you pay to drive across. It has nothing to do with what's in the truck. And on Aug. 19, an additional 50% tariff is set to hit a long list of Canadian goods — wine, cement, plywood, furniture, hockey equipment. So who actually comes out ahead?
Mark Lee has advised small businesses in this region for nearly 20 years. He joins host Robyn Vincent to talk tolls, tariffs, Delray, and whether Canadian visitors are coming back.
Have thoughts? Email the show at metro@wdet.org. The Metro is produced by WDET, Detroit Public Radio. More at wdet.org/metro
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