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

Source: Nu.cw·2 hours ago·Curaçao·1 min read

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive decree renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America, effective immediately. The lake sits on the border between the United States and Canada, making it a shared body of water between the two nations. Trump declared the name change 'immediately in force,' though it is unclear how or whether Canada would recognize the new designation. The move follows a pattern of Trump using executive orders to rename geographic features, having previously attempted to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. The renaming is largely symbolic on the U.S. side, as official federal maps and agencies would be expected to adopt the new name, while Canada is under no obligation to follow suit. The decision is likely to further strain already tense U.S.-Canada relations amid ongoing trade disputes and diplomatic friction between the two countries.

Key Facts
  • President Trump signed an executive decree renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America.
  • Lake Ontario lies on the border between the United States and Canada.
  • Trump declared the name change immediately in force, though Canada is not bound by the decree.
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