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Photo by Win McNamee/Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump threatened to rename Lake Ontario as “Lake America,” escalating his war of words with Canadian officials on Tuesday as an intensifying trade fight strains the close economic relationship between the countries.Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an Accountor“The United States is giving serious consideration to changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America in that we don’t expect to (be) doing much business with Ontario any longer,” Trump said in a social media post.Trump’s threat is the latest volley in an expanding trade war after negotiations between the countries broke down and the U.S. hit Canada with new tariffs on billions in goods. Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that Canada will impose counter-tariffs and Trump on Monday also vowed to double the automobile tariff on Canadian vehicles and parts starting next year.Breaking business news, incisive views, must-reads and market signals. Weekdays by 9 a.m.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Posthaste will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againThose auto levies would target the Canadian province of Ontario in particular, where steel and auto production is heavily concentrated. Trump and Doug Ford, the premier of Ontario, have exchanged a slew of insults and threats. Ford has also talked about retaliation against the U.S., such as cutting off electricity exports.Trump also pushed back on claims from Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney that the U.S. sought measures in the trade deal that would weaken protections for the French language, one of the country’s two official languages and a political lightning rod in Canada.“I would never interfere with Canadians speaking French! In fact, I have never even thought of doing such a stupid thing,” Trump said in a subsequent social media post. “This lie was made up by a weak and ineffective Prime Minister in an attempt to gain political support, which he has totally lost, from the people of Quebec. I love French Canadians!”Mark Wiseman, Canada’s ambassador to the U.S., has said the dispute pertained to digital and U.S.-based streaming services and levels of French-language content.Each country has blamed the other for the last-minute collapse of trade talks last week. The fight presents yet another challenge for Trump ahead of November midterm elections sure to hinge on voter perceptions of the economy, in particular high costs of living.Trump’s threat to rename the iconic Great Lake on the border between the U.S. and Canada echoes his early 2025 move to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. Join the Conversation This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.