A street in Ottawa, the capital of Canada, is being considered for a name change due to rising trade tensions between Canada and the United States. The street, known as "Trump Avenue" in Ottawa's Central Park district, was named after Donald Trump before he became the U.S. president. It was part of a local tradition of naming streets after New York City icons. However, the name is now being reconsidered because of Trump's policies and statements that have heightened tensions between the two countries. Trump's comments, including suggesting Canada could become "The 51st State," have drawn criticism and concern from Canadians. River Ward Councillor Riley Brockington explained that the motion to rename the street was initiated by residents who wanted to distance themselves from the U.S. president. The process will be community-led, with residents selecting and recommending a new name to the city council. The motion was passed unanimously by Ottawa city council, and the residents of Trump Avenue will now vote on the new name. Ottawa's mayor, Mark Sutcliffe, has expressed his dislike for anything named after Donald Trump, citing Trump's hostility toward Canada. This decision comes a month after Trump signed an executive order to rename Lake Ontario to "Lake America," a move similar to when he previously referred to the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America." Trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada escalated when Trump imposed tariffs on Canadian imports after returning to office last year. Recent polls indicate that the majority of both Americans and Canadians disapprove of these tariffs. According to POLITICO, 83 percent of Canadians believe Trump's tariffs are a bad policy, while only 8 percent support them. In the U.S., 56 percent of Americans said Trump was wrong to impose the tariffs, compared to just 26 percent who support them. In response to the growing hostilities with the U.S., Canada and the European Union are working on an agreement to create an "associate member" role for Canada within the European economic bloc. Canadian finance minister Francois-Philippe Champagne stated, "The world has changed. America has changed. So we need to change," highlighting the need for Canada to adapt to the evolving global and political landscape.