Canada hits back at Trump, defending Lake Ontario’s 400-year-old name
Trump signed an executive order on Thursday directing the US government to use “Lake America” in federal references, saying the change was effective immediately.
Canada has rejected US President Donald Trump's decision to rename Lake Ontario "Lake America", maintaining that the lake's name will remain "Lake Ontario" for "then, now and always". The move comes after tensions escalated between Washington and Ottawa following the collapse of trade talks and the imposition of new tariffs on Canadian goods.
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney emphasized the lake's historical significance, noting that the name predates both the Canadian Confederation and the US Declaration of Independence. While the US president has broad authority over federal recognition of geographic features, he does not have the power to force other countries or international bodies to adopt a new name.
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