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August 31, 2026
Trump Renames Lake Ontario to Lake America Amid Trade Tensions
- President Trump issued an executive order renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America.
- The name change occurs during an escalating trade war with Canada.
- There is a formal process for renaming geographic locations in the U.S., typically initiated locally.
- Previous name changes by Trump include the Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America and Denali to Mount McKinley.
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- House Dems move to block Trump's attempted renaming of Lake OntarioAug 31, 2026 at 8:05 PM · The Hill
- Trump renamed Lake Ontario to Lake America amid escalating Canada trade war — but who gets to decide what goes on maps?Aug 31, 2026 at 8:40 PM · Independent
- In the Trump-voting town of Ontario, lake’s new name splits RepublicansSep 1, 2026 at 9:00 AM · Washington Post