A ‘short-term blip’ or ‘materially damaged’? Washington lawmakers consider trade war with Canada as Trump renames a Great Lake

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Washington state lawmakers are divided on how trade tensions and recent tariff spikes will impact the state's economy following stalled negotiations between the U.S. and Canada. While Lieutenant Governor Denny Heck described the trade relationship as 'materially damaged,' Republican Representative Michael Baumgartner remains optimistic about a future resolution. As bilateral tensions rise, politicians are also reacting to presidential suggestions about renaming Lake Ontario.