On July 20, U.S. President Donald Trump made headlines by signing three proclamations imposing an additional 50 percent tariff on select Canadian goods, including vehicles, alcohol, and dairy products. While these tariffs didn’t take effect until August, they were part of a broader strategy that heightened tensions between the U.S. and Canada.
In an unexpected move, Trump also sought to change the name of one of Canada’s iconic lakes, further escalating the situation. After all, renaming the lake was quite a bold statement directed at Canada, wasn’t it?
In late August, Trump issued an executive order directing the U.S. Department
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