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The escalating tensions between Canada and the United States over street and place names reveal a recurring debate about the symbolism and history of those names. In Ottawa, the city council is considering changing the name of a street that has been called after U.S. President Donald Trump for about 25 years, following protests and an unanimous vote to study the matter. There are warnings that keeping Trump's name on the street has become embarrassing in light of the recent statements by the American president and his decisions to name lakes and locations after "America." Proposed alternatives include names like "Obama Street," "Gulf of Mexico Street," and "Canada Street," with a satirical suggestion called "Taco Street." Although the decision requires approval from more than half the residents before it can be implemented, the issue remains unresolved and is expected to be delayed even after the municipal elections in October, amid fears that this dispute might overshadow larger issues between the two countries, especially in trade and international relations.
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