Times Now · WorldNews · 2026-08-27
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario "Lake America" The move comes amid growing tensions between the US and Canada. Trump's order can require US federal agencies to use the new name in official documents and maps. But the order does not require other countries or private organisations to use it. The decision comes as Washington and Ottawa are engaged in a growing trade dispute. Trump's action follows similar renaming attempts, including the Gulf of Mexico, US News, Times Now
Why it matters. Why it matters: US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario "Lake America" The move comes amid growing tensions between the US and Canada.
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