Trump renames Lake Ontario as ‘Lake America’ amid Canada trade war
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said the lake's name predates both Canada and the US as nations
On Thursday, US President Donald Trump renamed Lake Ontario as "Lake America," escalating tensions in a trade war with Canada. The executive order applies to US federal usage of the lake, but does not dictate how Canada, international bodies, or other organizations refer to the lake. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that the lake's name predates both Canada and the US, and Canadians will continue to call it Lake Ontario.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul also declared that New York would not adopt the new name. The move is considered overly provocative and insulting by many Canadians, who view it as an attempt to erase their history. Trump suggested he might consider renaming oceans as well, though this idea appears unlikely to improve trade negotiations between the US and Canada.
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