U.S.-Canada Trade War: Donald Trump escalated his tariff fight with Canada in fresh Truth Social posts, calling Canada “one of the worst abusers,” demanding Canadian firms move to the U.S. “immediately,” and repeating he “doesn’t want Canadian anything,” while pointing to auto manufacturing as proof tariffs “saved” American jobs. Great Lakes Name Feud: The dispute spilled into geopolitics and pop culture as Ontario Premier Doug Ford mocked Trump’s “Lake America” move as “Saturday Night Live,” and Canada launched a review after some Ontario sites showed the new label; meanwhile Google confirmed Maps will show “Lake America” only for U.S. users, “Lake Ontario” in Canada, and both elsewhere. Economic Fallout: A new look at the tariff standoff shows Ontario hit hardest, especially through auto and steel-linked supply chains, as both sides keep retaliating with no clear off-ramp. Support for Exporters: Export Development Canada expanded its Trade Impact Program to help more Canadian exporters qualify for financing and insurance as tariffs and uncertainty drag on cross-border trade. Quebec Politics: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith sidestepped separation talk in her Alberta Day address as the Oct. 19 referendum vote looms. Disaster Response: Canada’s Nepal flood file remains grim, with 31 Canadians still unaccounted for after one person was found safe; communities across Canada cancelled Teej festivals and redirected funds to relief.