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Lake America? Trade War Escalates | Washington DC News
President Trump just signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America — yes, really — citing U.S. territorial control over most of its volume. But this move comes amid a fiery trade war with Canada, where tariffs have spiraled into a tit-for-tat economic showdown. Canada’s Prime Minister accuses the U.S. of bullying and targeting key industries, while the White House counters that Canada has long exploited American markets. With both sides slapping steep new tariffs on everything from dairy to appliances, tensions are soaring — and neither side looks ready to back down. Thank…
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