Trump renames Lake Ontario 'Lake America,' sparking US-Canada dispute

US President Donald Trump has renamed Lake Ontario as Lake America, sparking controversy and a dispute with Canada. The lake, which spans the border between Ontario province in Canada and New York state in the US, is a vital part of the Great Lakes system. The US executive order enforces the new name for federal use and official US maps only, but Canada and New York have rejected the change. The renaming comes amid ongoing trade tensions between the two nations.

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