President Trump Renames Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' by Executive Order

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Published: 2026-08-27
Category: us
Source: The Washington Post / WXXI News / OPB / The Jerusalem Post / The White House
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President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to rename Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' within the United States. This action is seen as an escalation in an ongoing trade dispute with Canada, with the order directing the U.S. Interior Department to update geographic naming services. Canadian officials have stated they will continue to use the name Lake Ontario, indicating potential diplomatic friction.

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