Trump Escalates with Canada Over Lake Name and Energy Disputes
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President Donald Trump escalated his war of words with Canada on Tuesday morning, floating a U.S. push to rename Lake Ontario "Lake America" and accusing Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney of lying about the Trump administration's position on French-language protections.
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HuffPostAs part of his apparent revenge against Canada, Trump threatened Tuesday to rename Lake Ontario to “Lake America.” Canada responded later in the day by announcing $20 billion in retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods. The art of the deal!
USA TodayIn a Truth Social post, President Donald Trump threatened to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America as a trade dispute heats up with Canada.
Washington TimesPresident Trump on Tuesday said he wants to rename Lake Ontario as “Lake America,” opening a new front in the trade war with Canada.
Washington ExaminerPresident Donald Trump said on Tuesday he is thinking about changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America as trade tensions between the United States and Canada escalate.
BreitbartThe prospect of Lake Ontario being renamed “Lake America” was flagged Tuesday morning by President Donald Trump as the U.S. cross-border trade war with Canada rolls on.
New York PostPresident Trump floated the possibility of rebranding Lake Ontario as “Lake America,” in a shot across the bow against Canada’s most populous province — whose premier threatened to cut off electricity and minerals to the US.
The HillTrump eyes changing Lake Ontario name amid trade war with Canada President Trump said Tuesday that his administration is considering changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America, amid the trade war between the U.S. and Canada. “The United States is giving serious consideration to changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America in that we don’t expect to doing much business with Ontario…
ABC NewsIn a post on his social media account Monday morning, Trump said that Canada has been "ripping off the United States of America for years" and announced, "Tariffs on all Cars, Trucks, both large and small, Automotive Parts, and Steel, will be increased to 50%."
ReutersTrump threatens to change the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America amid Canada trade war - Reuters Trump threatens to change the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America amid Canada trade war Reuters
Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he is considering changing the name of Lake Ontario to “Lake America” as the trade war between the United States and Canada intensifies.
The Daily WirePresident Donald Trump took his ongoing battle with Canada to new heights today, posting on Truth Social that the White House is eyeing a total name swap for one of North America’s iconic Great Lakes.
PBS NewsHourOntario's premier says Reagan would be 'throwing up' over Trump's tariffs Ford said "everything is on the table" after Prime Minister Mark Carney walked away from trade talks late Friday.
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In a separate interview with the Associated Press, Ford vowed to cut off electricity and critical minerals from Ontario to the U.S.
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New York PostFord vowed to the Associated Press that “everything is on the table” if the trade spat worsens, including cutting off electricity and critical minerals from Ontario.
HuffPost“He underestimates Canada. We’re all in,” Ford told The Associated Press earlier Monday, saying Canada should be prepared to cut off electricity and critical minerals to the U.S. in retaliation. “Up here, we’re at a fever pitch, everyone’s in for an economic war. They know they’re going to have to sacrifice.”
The Daily WireFord shot back during a televised appearance, declaring, “Bring it on, buddy. I’m ready. Bring it on. You know something? I’ve dealt with guys like you my whole life. And guess what? You all become losers because you’re a loser.” He warned that Ontario could pull the plug on clean electricity and vital mineral exports to the U.S. if Washington doesn’t back down.
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The trade dispute stemmed from a disagreement during the final stretch of negotiations for a new U.S.-Canada-Mexico Agreement. Both sides blamed the other for the breakdown in negotiations.
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BreitbartIt comes after U.S.-Canada trade talks collapsed late last week, with each side accusing the other of making unreasonable last-minute demands.
Fox NewsThe posts marked the latest escalation in an increasingly bitter dispute between Washington and Ottawa after trade negotiations broke down late last week, triggering a new round of tariffs and threats of retaliation between the longtime allies.
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“Remember, much of the Electricity, Oil, and Gas that Canada gets is transported through the U.S.A,” Trump wrote. “Someone should get these clowns to ‘fall in line’ or, the consequences for Canada will be far WORSE!”
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ABC News"On Trade, and in other ways, also, they are among the worst Nations in the World to deal with. They feel entitled, and yet, WE DON’T NEED CANADA, THEY NEED US!" Trump added, despite the fact that the U.S. gets large quantities of oil, gas and other products from its neighbor to the north.
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01 Washington Examiner The result of the back-and-forth salvos is an ever-deepening trade war between the allies.
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02 Fox News Vice President JD Vance traveled to Maine on Monday and delivered a lengthy defense of the administration's hard-line approach toward Canada, accusing Ottawa of treating Chinese goods more favorably than products coming from its American neighbor.
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03 New York Post His musing about giving Lake Ontario, which borders upstate New York, the same treatment comes amid a bruising tariff battle with America’s northern neighbor.
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04 HuffPost “For 10 years they wouldn’t certify Gulfstream Jets, until I got involved,” Trump’s post continued. “They wanted 100% of the market for Gulfstream’s Canadian competitor. I deal with many countries, and Canada is easily the most difficult and unreasonable. They feel entitled, but they are not a State, and will be entitled no longer!”
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05 USA Today The threat echoed his proclamation on the first day of his second term changing the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America.
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06 Associated Press Canada and the United States share one of the world’s largest trading relationships, with deeply integrated supply chains across autos, energy, agriculture and manufacturing, making a prolonged trade fight potentially costly for businesses and workers on both sides of the border.
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07 ABC News But just like the Gulf of Mexico, Lake Ontario is a shared international waterway and multiple international, federal, and regional agencies oversee it.
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08 Washington Times Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau paid a special visit to Mr. Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in South Florida following Mr. Trump’s election in late 2024 to thwart a tariff threat. But Mr. Trump still wielded levies against Canada over fentanyl trafficking and immigration and threatened to make Canada the 51st state.
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09 The Daily Wire Someone should get these clowns to “fall in line” or, the consequences for Canada will be far WORSE! Canada’s Unemployment Rate is now at 10%, and rapidly rising. Their businesses are fleeing for the United States, and it’s all because of their failed policies, and inept leadership! The days of ripping off our Farmers, and other Businesses, are OVER!
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