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Canada Considers Erasing 'Trump Road' Amid Trade Tensions
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Canada Considers Erasing 'Trump Road' Amid Trade Tensions

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

At a glance

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  • Ottawa City Council has initiated the process to rename a street called 'Trump Avenue' amid escalating trade tensions between the US and Canada.
  • Proposed new names include 'Obama Avenue' and 'Taco Avenue,' the latter being a derogatory acronym for Trump.
  • The street has been named 'Trump Avenue' for approximately 25 years, and the council's decision marks a symbolic move in the ongoing trade dispute.

In a move reflecting the deepening trade friction between the United States and Canada, the Canadian capital of Ottawa is exploring the removal of a namesake honoring President Donald Trump. The city council has taken the first step toward renaming a residential street in the Central Park area known as 'Trump Avenue' for the past quarter-century.

The decision by the Ottawa City Council to consider renaming the street was reportedly unanimous. This action signals a symbolic gesture amid ongoing trade disputes, suggesting a desire to distance the capital from the controversial US president. The process has begun, indicating a serious consideration of changing the street's identity.

Several alternative names have been proposed, reflecting a range of sentiments. Suggestions include 'Obama Avenue' and 'Ontario Avenue,' referencing former US President Barack Obama and the Canadian province, respectively. More pointedly, 'Taco Avenue' has also been put forward. This name is an acronym for 'Trump Always Chickens Out,' a clear expression of mockery directed at the US president.

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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.