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Trump threatens to change Lake Ontario's name to "Lake America" amid trade fight with Canada
CBS News • • nation
Key Points:
- President Trump threatened to rename Lake Ontario to "Lake America" amid escalating trade tensions with Canada, stating the U.S. may cease doing business with Ontario.
- The U.S. imposed 50% tariffs on hundreds of Canadian goods after failed trade negotiations, prompting Canada to announce retaliatory tariffs.
- Trump announced a 50% tariff on all Canadian automotive and steel imports starting in January, accusing Canada of exploiting the U.S. for years.
- The dispute has led to sharp exchanges between Trump and Ontario Premier Doug Ford, who called Trump a "loser" and "dictator" and vowed to fight back.
- This conflict is part of ongoing tensions during Trump's presidency involving trade, NATO, and infrastructure disputes with Canada.
