Published Aug 27, 2026, 4:18 PM ET · Updated 3 months ago · 1 source
President Trump renames Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' due to US territorial claims and trade grievances with Canada
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President Trump has announced the renaming of Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' via executive order, effective immediately. The decision is justified by the lake's majority volume and deepest parts being within US territory, and is also linked to broader grievances regarding Canada's trade practices and defense contributions.