Like many Canadian border cities, Sarnia has seen a surge of patriotism in response to President Donald Trump’s aggressive behavior, but residents of the community on Lake Huron have focused on one threat in particular: local waters.
Trump’s trade war has raised fears of a Canadian recession and his repeated references to annexation have sparked outrage.
But in Sarnia, Ontario, Trump’s reported musings about scrapping agreements related to the Great Lakes have triggered added contempt.
“Lake Huron means a lot to me. I grew up on the lake,” said Jay Casbourn, who is part of a group of Sarnia residents making red “Proud to be Canadian” signs that are increasingly being displayed across the city of some 72,000 people.
“If Mr. Trump wants to move that border, he is going to have a big fight on his hands.”
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