Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario as ‘Lake America’ in the United States
Summary
President Donald Trump signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario as “Lake America” within the United States. This move comes amid rising trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada, including tariffs and disputes over goods.Key Facts
- President Trump signed the order in the Oval Office on August 27, 2026.
- The order changes the lake’s name only for the U.S. geographic naming service; Canada does not have to change the name.
- The renaming is part of growing trade conflicts, with the U.S. imposing 50% tariffs on $20 billion of Canadian goods.
- Canada retaliated with tariffs on American goods like steel, dairy, appliances, and farm equipment.
- Trump has previously suggested Canada should become the 51st U.S. state amid tensions.
- The executive order came with visible maps behind Trump showing the new name and promoting U.S. claims on the Great Lakes.
- Trump hinted at possibly renaming other bodies of water, such as the Gulf of Mexico and even oceans, in the future.
- The Great Lakes are shared by both the U.S. and Canada, so changes on one side do not affect the other’s official names.
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