Vermont governor rebukes Trump's lake renaming as trade war escalates
Vermont Governor Phil Scott criticized President Trump's executive order renaming Lake Ontario to "Lake America," calling it petty and disappointing. He urged negotiation with Canada instead of escalating tensions. The order came amid a trade war with Canada, with tariffs and counter-tariffs set to take effect.
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