Ontario’s Doug Ford prods Trump with sign rejecting ‘Lake America’ name
Summary
Ontario Premier Doug Ford put up a large sign saying “Lake Ontario” by the lake’s shore to reject U.S. President Donald Trump’s order renaming it “Lake America.” This move is part of ongoing tensions between Canada and the U.S. over trade disputes and political disagreements.Key Facts
- President Trump signed an order to rename Lake Ontario as “Lake America” for U.S. government references.
- Premier Doug Ford responded by placing a large blue sign showing the original name “Lake Ontario” with the words “Now and Always.”
- The sign’s message was shown in both English and French, Canada’s official languages.
- The U.S. and Canada are currently involved in a trade war with tariffs on goods from both sides.
- Ford criticized Trump and supports Canadian actions against the U.S. tariffs.
- Trump has suggested Canada should become a U.S. state, increasing tensions further.
- Ford previously ran a $75 million anti-tariff ad campaign that used former U.S. President Reagan’s voice to criticize tariffs.
- Trump mocked Ford publicly on social media after their trade talks collapsed.
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