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Trump renames Lake Ontario Lake America in new executive order

President Trump directed the US government to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America. This move follows escalating trade disputes between Washington and Ottawa. The executive order applies only to US federal agencies and systems. Canada and international bodies are not compelled to adopt the new designation. The renaming effort highlights ongoing friction between the two neighboring nations.

27 Aug 2026 11:17 pm