Trump’s Lake America Gambit | Charlottesville News

Charlottesville News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 25, 2026 · 1m

Trump’s wild proposal to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America has ignited a trade war flare-up with Canada, as he threatens 25% tariffs on Canadian cars and auto parts—possibly doubling them—and even hints at treating Russia the same way. Just days before the lake name stunt, tariffs were set to hit September 1st, sparking retaliatory threats from Ottawa. Ontario Premier Doug Ford fired back, calling Trump a “jerk” and a “five-year-old,” echoing frustration over his erratic moves—including previously suggesting Lake Erie be renamed. As economic tit-for-tat escalates, the U.S.-Canada trade rift…