Trump’s Lake Rename Sparks Wisconsin Trade Battle | Milwaukee News

Trump’s push to rename Lake Ontario to “Lake America” has sparked a political firestorm in Wisconsin, where trade ties with Canada are vital—especially for farmers and manufacturers. Tom Tiffany, Trump-backed gubernatorial candidate, unexpectedly opposes the renaming, joking about calling Lake Michigan “Lake Wisconsin,” while trailing his opponent David Crowley in polls. Crowley uses the moment to accuse Tiffany of lacking backbone, pointing to tariffs already hurting Wisconsin’s agricultural exports. Governor Tony Evers and Canadian leaders alike condemn the tariffs and the name change, emphasizing economic harm and Indigenous heritage. The dispute isn’t just symbolic—it’s costing Midwest families thousands and threatening jobs, making it a key issue as the election nears. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/456155d01f06552a