Danielle Smith says Canadians ‘confused’ by Trump’s targeting of Lake Ontario

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith expressed that Canadians are "confused" and "disappointed" by U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America. The Canadian government and military have a strong history of cooperation with the United States, as evidenced by their joint efforts during the Afghanistan conflict and the ongoing remembrance of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Smith criticized the trade war initiated by the United States, stating that small businesses and jobs on both sides of the border would suffer. She emphasized that her province's oil and gas exports would not be used as leverage in negotiations, despite the efforts of some, like Ontario Premier Doug Ford, to keep all options on the table.

Smith appealed to U.S. television audiences for a resolution to the dispute, hoping for a return to discussions about outstanding issues and a mutually beneficial agreement.