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How to lose Trump’s trade war: test Canada’s resolve with threats to hockey sticks

The US president expected Ottawa to bow to tariff demands, but Canada is striking back – and it could cost Americans This was originally published in This Week in Trumpland. Sign up to receive it in your inbox every Wednesday Earlier this year, a survey found that Canada , along with Switzerland , was the best-liked country in the world. We all know this kind of polling is about as scientific as…

How to lose Trump’s trade war: test Canada’s resolve with threats to hockey sticks

In a recent turn of events, President Donald Trump has threatened to rename a Canadian lake, signaling his frustration with ongoing trade talks. This unexpected move comes after a survey revealed that Canada, alongside Switzerland, is deemed the most liked country in the world by the American populace. Despite Canada's generally friendly and welcoming reputation, the U.S. president has demonstrated a surprising lack of appreciation for their northern neighbors.

While Canada and the U.S. engage in trade negotiations, Trump has expressed his discontent with what he perceives as "difficult and unreasonable" behavior from the Canadian side. In a moment of apparent frustration, he threatened to alter the name of a lake, a move that underscores the escalating tensions between the two nations. This latest development adds a new dimension to the ongoing trade war, raising questions about the potential impact on American businesses and consumers.

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