{
  "id": 4712458,
  "title": "Alberta’s Smith says Canadians ‘confused’ by Trump’s targeting of Lake Ontario",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/albertas-smith-says-canadians-confused-by-trumps-targeting-of-lake-4712458",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T18:17:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CityNews",
    "slug": "citynews",
    "url": "https://toronto.citynews.ca/2026/08/31/albertas-smith-says-canadians-confused-by-trumps-targeting-of-lake-ontario/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Alberta Premier Danielle Smith appeared on Fox Business Network to address the ongoing U.S.-Canada trade war, explaining that Canadians are \"confused\" and \"disappointed\" by President Donald Trump's decision to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America. The premier emphasized the historical and ongoing relationship between the two nations, highlighting the presence of Canadian troops alongside Americans in Afghanistan and the significance of the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Smith questioned why the U.S. would want Canada to be weaker, stating that she believes \"we’re stronger together.\" The U.S. had imposed 50% tariffs on billions of dollars worth of Canadian exports following the breakdown of trade talks, with retaliatory tariffs set to begin on September 8. Smith warned that the trade war would negatively impact small businesses and result in job losses on both sides of the border. She reiterated her call for a resolution of the dispute, expressing hope that the two governments could pick up where they left off in negotiations. Smith was not alone in appealing to American audiences; Ontario Premier Doug Ford also addressed the situation on CNN, acknowledging personal exchanges with Trump but emphasizing the desire for a fair deal for both nations. Trump criticized Canada's behavior and accused the country of ripping off the United States, emphasizing that Canada wants to be treated like a state when it is not one.",
  "summary": "EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is pushing her message for an end to the fierce U.S.-Canada trade war directly to Americans.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Alberta’s Smith says Canadians ‘confused’ by Trump’s targeting of Lake Ontario",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/albertas-smith-says-canadians-confused-by-trumps-targeting-of-lake",
        "published": "2026-08-31T18:17:12.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "El Pais English",
        "title": "From Lake Ontario to Lake America: Who gets to decide the names of geographical places?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/from-lake-ontario-to-lake-america-who-gets-to-decide-the-names-of",
        "published": "2026-08-31T18:49:44.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "National Post",
        "title": "Trump has ‘reached out’ to Apple about renaming Lake Ontario on its maps",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/trump-has-reached-out-to-apple-about-renaming-lake-ontario-on-its-maps",
        "published": "2026-08-31T18:52:43.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CityNews",
        "title": "Blue Rodeo’s Greg Keelor says ‘Lake Ontario’ lyric now an anti-Trump rallying cry",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/blue-rodeos-greg-keelor-says-lake-ontario-lyric-now-an-anti-trump-4704988",
        "published": "2026-08-31T19:28:44.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hill",
        "title": "House Dems move to block Trump's attempted renaming of Lake Ontario",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/house-dems-move-to-block-trumps-attempted-renaming-of-lake-ontario",
        "published": "2026-08-31T20:05:07.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Associated Press",
        "title": "Trump has asked Apple to change Lake Ontario name to ‘Lake America’ on its maps, interior chief says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/trump-has-asked-apple-to-change-lake-ontario-name-to-lake-america-on",
        "published": "2026-08-31T20:23:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Global News",
        "title": "Danielle Smith says Canadians ‘confused’ by Trump’s targeting of Lake Ontario",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/danielle-smith-says-canadians-confused-by-trumps-targeting-of-lake",
        "published": "2026-08-31T21:15:46.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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