Is Trump in hot water over Lake America?
Summary
The Mike Smyth Show examines the escalating US-Canada trade war, focusing on Trump’s executive order renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America and Canada’s planned 50% counter-tariffs. Guest Dave Leventhal reports that while major map apps complied, many Americans and local officials oppose the change, with polls showing 63% disapproval. The discussion highlights Trump’s use of symbolic gestures amid unpopular policies and the uncertainty surrounding future trade negotiations as both nations prepare for further economic retaliation.
Topics discussed
Trump renames Lake Ontario to Lake America
Canada-US trade war and map provider reactions
Interior Secretary on executive order implementation
Public and local resistance to the name change
Polling data and Trump's renaming playbook
Escalating tariffs and White House warnings
Analysis of trade volatility and Canadian response
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