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Canada rejects Trump's renaming of Lake Ontario: 'Things must be called by their proper name'
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Canada rejects Trump's renaming of Lake Ontario: 'Things must be called by their proper name'

From Aftenposten · () Norwegian

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

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  • U.S. President Donald Trump signed an order to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America, citing dissatisfaction with Canada's trade practices.
  • Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney rejected the renaming, stating the lake's name is Lake Ontario and asserting that "things must be called by their proper name."
  • The dispute occurs amidst an escalating trade war, with both countries imposing retaliatory tariffs on hundreds of goods.

President Donald Trump has signed a presidential order to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America, a move that has been swiftly rejected by Canada.

This lake is called Lake Ontario, and we are going to change the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America, effective immediately.

— Donald TrumpAnnouncing the renaming of Lake Ontario during a press conference.

Trump announced the decision, stating, "This lake is called Lake Ontario, and we are going to change the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America, effective immediately." He cited his dissatisfaction with Canada's recent trade conduct, adding, "Canadian authorities have treated us very badly." The president further mused about potentially renaming the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney responded firmly on X, stating, "Canadian women and men know that things must be called by their proper name, and this lake is called Lake Ontario." He emphasized that Canadians understand that naming reality means calling it Lake Ontario, now and forever.

Canadian authorities have treated us very badly.

— Donald TrumpExpressing dissatisfaction with Canada's actions during the trade dispute.

The renaming attempt comes amid a severe trade dispute between the two neighboring countries. After trade talks broke down, Trump announced a 50% tariff on vehicles, auto parts, and steel from Canada. In response, Canada declared it would impose retaliatory tariffs on over 700 U.S. goods, including steel and appliances.

Canadian women and men know that things must be called by their proper name, and this lake is called Lake Ontario.

— Mark CarneyCanadian Prime Minister's response to Trump's renaming order.

Trump reacted aggressively to Canada's retaliatory measures, posting on Truth Social, "Someone should get these clowns to back down, or the consequences for Canada will be far WORSE!" He asserted that "the USA will always be far bigger, richer and stronger than Canada. Without the USA, Canada could not survive." Carney, however, dismissed these threats, stating that an attitude suggesting Canada is a subsidiary of the U.S. is unacceptable.

The USA will always be far bigger, richer and stronger than Canada. Without the USA, Canada could not survive.

— Donald TrumpAsserting U.S. dominance in response to Canadian retaliatory tariffs.
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Originally published by Aftenposten in Norwegian. 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.

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