Trump Signs Executive Order to Rename Lake Ontario to Lake America
The president also reiterated his criticism that Canada “treats us very badly.” Trade talks between the nations collapsed last week.
President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order on Thursday, instructing Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to rename Lake Ontario as "Lake America." The change is set to take effect immediately. This follows a series of name changes, including the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America last year. The latest alteration is part of a series of retaliatory measures amid an ongoing trade war between the U.S. and Canada.
British Columbia's Premier David Eby has called for residents not to travel to the U.S. unless absolutely necessary, urging them to choose Canadian products instead. Other Canadian lawmakers are also tightening the boycott on U.S. products, emphasizing the importance of supporting Canadian businesses. Canadian travel to the U.S. has been on a decline since Trump took office, with a 10.6% drop in Canadian trips and a 13.6% decrease in spending by Canadians during the first quarter of 2026.
Written by urgent.news from Time's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.
