President Donald Trump signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario as Lake America and spoke to reporters in the Oval Office.

FFox News2026-08-27 19:00

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order officially renaming Lake Ontario “Lake America” for the United States, saying he had considered the change for a long time. The move comes as trade tensions with Canada intensify, with U.S. tariffs on $20 billion of Canadian goods and matching Canadian counter-tariffs on $27.6 billion of U.S. goods.

GGlobal News2026-08-27 18:50

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on 27 August renaming Lake Ontario as Lake America. The move came as a trade war with Canada intensified, after the US imposed tariffs on its northern neighbour.

GGuardian News2026-08-27 18:08

President Donald Trump signed a directive making the renaming of Lake Ontario to Lake America effective immediately. Asked what message he was sending Canada, Trump said in the Oval Office that the country had been ripping the US off in trade for a long time.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-27 18:02

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday changing Lake Ontario’s name to “Lake America,” with the change taking effect immediately.

AABC News2026-08-27 17:56

As tariff disputes between Canada and the United States reverberate in both countries, three Americans offer views on the trade fight. A retired autoworker supports Trump, a former trade negotiator says U.S. tariffs are necessary, and a professor calls them “galactically stupid.”

CCBC News2026-08-27 17:11

Canada-U.S. trade negotiations collapsed at the last minute. With 50% tariffs now imposed on some Canadian exports, Prime Minister Carney says Canada has no choice but to fight back. Former NAFTA negotiator Barry Appleton discusses how that response might unfold and why the talks failed, while the programme considers the impact of a prolonged trade war on small businesses and offers a tip to stop identity thieves from taking money.

CCBC News2026-08-27 15:09

The latest development in the Canada-US trade war is putting Saskatchewan’s forestry industry on edge. Premier Scott Moe says it could be among the hardest hit by President Donald Trump’s new 50% tariff on Canadian goods. About 75% of the province’s forestry products are exported to the United States.

GGlobal News2026-08-27 14:45

CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten examines the numbers behind public opinion on the U.S.-Canada trade war in both countries. Chrystia Freeland, Canada’s former deputy prime minister and finance minister, also weighs in, calling what the United States is doing to itself “so perverse.”

CCNN2026-08-27 14:14

Loblaw says it will restore country-of-origin labels after consumers complained on social media. The move comes as “Buy Canadian” sentiment grows during an escalating trade war between Canada and the United States.

GGlobal News2026-08-27 14:11

A dispute over streaming disrupted trade talks last week. The central question is whether the fight reflects Canada’s efforts to protect its culture or the United States’ efforts to shield its technology companies.

CCBC News2026-08-27 13:53

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer analyzes the U.S.-Canada trade dispute and argues that Canada’s retaliatory strategy will backfire.

FFox News2026-08-27 13:30

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the trade war between Canada and the United States is “unjustified and wholly unnecessary.” She praised Ottawa’s $7.5-billion support package for tariff-hit businesses but stopped short of defending Prime Minister Mark Carney’s counter-tariff decision, which some Conservatives support.

GGlobal News2026-08-27 13:21

British Columbia Premier David Eby says the province is prepared for a prolonged trade war with the United States. He supports Prime Minister Mark Carney’s approach and says Canada is free to trade with whoever it wants.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-27 13:20

Hair and makeup products are among hundreds of items affected by new 50% U.S. tariffs and Canadian counter-tariffs. Many Canadians are seeking made-in-Canada alternatives to avoid higher costs, but manufacturers say finding them is easier said than done.

GGlobal News2026-08-27 03:00

U.S. seafood will be among the goods affected when Canada’s new counter-tariffs on hundreds of American products take effect Sept. 8. The closely connected supply chain is raising concern in Atlantic Canada, where the seafood industry is worth billions.

GGlobal News2026-08-27 02:30

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer disputed Canada’s explanation for the collapse of trade talks, saying Canada made new requests after his counterpart returned from Ottawa following a tentative Aug. 18 deal. International trade lawyer Barry Appleton assesses Greer’s claims and what may happen next.

CCBC News2026-08-27 00:36

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said threatening the U.S. might “feel good,” but would ultimately hurt Canada. She spoke Wednesday after other premiers called for more retaliation, as political insiders discussed the issue on the Power Panel.

CCBC News2026-08-27 00:05

As the Canada-U.S. trade war intensifies, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said Ottawa should be “de-escalating” rather than provoking President Donald Trump with newly announced counter-tariffs. She said Canada should provide its people and businesses with the resources needed to survive while giving Americans and their leaders time to reverse the “terrible policies.”

GGlobal News2026-08-26 23:45

Days after Canada-U.S. trade talks froze, both sides continue blaming each other. Former Quebec premier Jean Charest says the discussions “fell apart” after other members of the U.S. administration became involved late in the process.

CCBC News2026-08-26 22:56

The United States is waging economic warfare against allies and adversaries alike. As Washington and its second-largest trading partner, Canada, enter a trade war, the Trump administration has announced unprecedented economic measures aimed at ending its war with Iran. An exclusive interview with the president examines the new offensive against Iran.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-26 21:43

Sarnia, Ont., is among the cities anxiously following the Canada-U.S. trade war. Mayor Mike Bradley says he is “not optimistic” about negotiations before the government’s Sept. 8 deadline for retaliatory tariffs, and believes Donald Trump would find other ways to attack Canada even after losing the midterm elections.

CCBC News2026-08-26 21:41

Canada walked away from trade talks with the US just hours before Donald Trump’s deadline for imposing major tariffs on Canadian goods. Prime Minister Mark Carney acknowledged that the countries were now in a trade war and announced retaliatory tariffs on a “dollar for dollar” basis. His tough stance is popular at home, but could it come at a price?

BBBC News2026-08-26 21:00

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to address the European Parliament as trade tensions between Ottawa and Washington escalate. Canada has accused the US of attacking its sovereignty and is turning to Brussels amid the tariff dispute.

Eeuronews2026-08-26 20:52