The Lake America Farce: A Symbol of a Deeper Problem The executive order signed by President Trump renaming Lake Ontario "Lake America" has sparked outrage and ridicule from Canadians and international observers.
This move should come as no surprise given the administration's trade policies with Canada, which have been marked by tariffs imposed on Canadian goods.
These tariffs are ostensibly in response to trade deficits, but they are based on a flawed accounting method that ignores crucial factors such as the value of services and imports.