Trump floats 'Lake America' as trade spat with Canada heats up

President Donald Trump floated renaming Lake Ontario to “Lake America” amid a growing U.S.-Canada tariff fight, with Canada planning targeted retaliation and support for workers affected by tariffs; Canadian ministers pushed back on U.S. demands and stressed Canada won’t be treated as a US subsidiary, while a Michigan business owner warned tariffs could threaten livelihoods. The piece also notes surrounding tensions over language protections and other trade irritants in the broader diplomacy with Canada.