The claim: Posts claim ships with 'Lake America' documents are not allowed to pass through the Welland Canal.
FalseTrade, Borders
Where this comes from
Concerns about trade disruptions between Canada and the U.S. reflect real economic ties that matter to Canadian workers and businesses.
The bigger picture
AFP found no evidence of a pileup at the Welland Canal or restrictions on ships based on such documents following Trump's 'Lake America' order. The situation described did not occur.
Checked by AFP Fact Check (“False”) · 2026
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