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US-Canada Trade Tensions Escalate After Lake Ontario Renaming Dispute
Diplomatic friction between the United States and Canada has intensified following the Trump administration’s controversial proposal to rename Lake Ontario “Lake America.” Canadian officials have announced retaliatory measures targeting key political swing states in response to the diplomatic provocation.
28 Aug, 16:13 — 29 Aug, 07:02
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'Lake America'? Trump's 'utterly ridiculous' renaming met with laughter in Kingston
The mayor of Kingston, Ont., says a snicker is the only response Donald Trump will be getting from his community following the U.S. president's renaming of Lake Ontario as Lake America. "The best thing we can possibly do is just ignore the silliness," Bryan Paterson says.
By Dan Taekema
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US-Canada trade war: State Department makes big statement on Lake Ontario after Trump's move; sparks online reactions
President Trump's directive to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America has reignited tensions with Canada.
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