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Trump Renames Lake Ontario to Lake America | Odessa News
President Trump just renamed Lake Ontario to “Lake America” in a bold move tied to escalating U.S.-Canada trade tensions, sparking sharp Canadian backlash and mocking from top officials. While the U.S. slaps 50% tariffs on $20 billion in Canadian goods, Canada fires back with matching duties on American steel and dairy. The president insists it’s not about politics — just a response to unfair trade practices — but critics call it childish rhetoric. Canada’s leaders laugh it off, calling it “foolishness,” while noting the lake’s Indigenous roots mean its name isn’t up for grabs. This isn’t the…
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