A U.S. congresswoman is set to unveil legislation aimed at protecting the Great Lakes from potential trade disputes between the United States and Canada, as tensions over the region’s name escalate. Meanwhile, Canada has installed a large sign near Lake Ontario, reinforcing its stance amid the diplomatic row. Separately, a White House official has dismissed claims of favoritism in the recent deportation of a controversial commentator, citing standard immigration procedures. The moves highlight growing friction between the two nations over trade and regional identity.
Debbie Dingell plans to introduce her ‘Hands Off Our Great Lakes Act’ today following president’s latest escalation in US-Canada trade warCanada erects giant ‘Lake Ontario’ sign as spat with Trump over name escalatesSign up for US Breaking News emailsThe White House “border czar,” Tom Homan, denied on Sunday that deporting British far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos just a day after being arrested by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) amounted to preferential treatment.Homan said it was his understanding that Yiannopoulos, 41, had overstayed what he believed to be a visitor visa, had not appeared at an immigration hearing and was issued a final order of removal on 22 July. Continue reading...
