Trump mulls renaming Lake Ontario as 'Lake America.' Canadians balk at the idea

US President Donald Trump has suggested renaming Lake Ontario to "Lake America," a move that quickly received pushback from Canadians. Patricia Wiseman, a resident of Ontario, stated that Canadians are "strong" and that such a renaming would never happen. Trump's idea is reminiscent of his previous attempt to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America," which also encountered resistance.

The move highlights the strained relationship between the US and Canada, which is currently embroiled in an extended trade dispute. Ontario, a leading trade partner for many US states, is particularly affected by the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. Ontario Premier Doug Ford dismissed Trump's renaming idea as "rhetoric" and urged for the two countries to resume negotiations.

Despite some support for Trump's idea from residents along Ontario's south shoreline, the official name of Lake Ontario predates both the United States and Canada, and it is unlikely to change.