Topic: Lake Ontario

While the U.S. relies on Canadian aluminum, President Trump has proposed 50% tariffs on Canadian steel and autos. As a "troll" move during the trade feud, Trump suggested renaming Lake Ontario to "Lake America," prompting a dismissive response from Canadian officials.

Researchers in Hamilton, Ontario, are tracking a massive goldfish invasion in Lake Ontario where discarded pets have grown up to two feet in length. These invasive fish compete with native species for habitat and food while significantly decreasing water quality through increased turbidity. The phenomenon is attributed to pet owners releasing fish into the wild, where the lack of aquarium constraints allows them to reach their full biological size.