Scoop: Democrats plan bill to counter Trump order renaming Lake Ontario to "Lake America"
Summary
House Democrats plan to propose a bill to reverse President Donald Trump’s order renaming Lake Ontario as "Lake America." The order comes amid rising trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada after talks failed and tariffs were imposed by both sides.Key Facts
- President Trump signed an executive order changing the name of Lake Ontario to "Lake America."
- The order directs the Interior Department to update official records within 30 days.
- House Democrats, including Rep. Tim Kennedy, are preparing a bill to counter this order.
- The renaming is part of a broader conflict caused by failed trade talks and tariff increases between the U.S. and Canada.
- Canadian officials have stated they will not recognize the new name.
- Some Democrats criticize the order as unproductive and insulting.
- President Trump previously ordered the Gulf of Mexico to be called the "Gulf of America."
- With Republicans controlling Congress, Democrats may struggle to advance their bill.
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