Americans Disagree With Trump Renaming Lake Ontario: Poll
A new Reuters/Ipsos poll found a majority of Americans oppose the renaming of Lake Ontario to "Lake America."
A majority of Americans oppose President Donald Trump's proposal to rename Lake Ontario as "Lake America" amid the ongoing trade war with Canada, according to a new poll. The poll, conducted by Reuters/Ipsos, found that 63% of respondents were opposed to the name change, while only 14% supported it. The remaining respondents were either unsure or did not answer the question.
The poll, which surveyed 1,023 U.S. adults, had a margin of error of 4 percentage points. Another recent poll, conducted by The Economist/YouGov, also found that a majority disapproved of the name change, with 68% opposing it and just 15% approving. The poll was conducted among 1,592 U.S. adult citizens and had a margin of error of plus or minus 3.5 percent.
The name change comes amid strained relations between the U.S. and Canada due to a trade dispute, with both countries imposing retaliatory tariffs on each other's goods. Trump has repeatedly criticized Canada since taking office last year, even suggesting it become the 51st state. The poll also found that Americans disapprove of Trump's tariffs against Canada, with 57% opposing them.
Additionally, Trump's approval rating remains at its lowest level in his political career, with just 33% approving of his job performance, according to a separate Reuters/Ipsos poll. This low approval rating, coupled with voter frustration over the economy, inflation, and the war in Iran, could have significant implications for the upcoming midterm elections, as the president's party typically loses seats during these elections.
Written by urgent.news from Newsweek's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
