Trump signs executive order to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America
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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Americas category. Published on August 27, 2026 • Originally reported by George Chidi. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Americas category. Published on August 27, 2026 • Originally reported by George Chidi. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Symbolic move to rename lake bordering New York and Canada comes amid escalating trade war with northern neighbor
Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday directing the federal government to rename Lake Ontario, making it Lake America, amid his escalating trade war with Canada.
The order directs federal agencies to adopt the name-change on US maps, documents and databases. But Trump has no authority to rename Canada’s portion of the lake, nor to compel Canada, international legal bodies, international mapmakers, or the rest of the world to adopt a new name.
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