House Democrat to launch challenge to Trump’s ‘Lake America’ order – US politics live
Summary
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America as part of a trade dispute with Canada. In response, House Democrat Debbie Dingell plans to introduce a bill to reverse the name change and improve US-Canada relations.Key Facts
- President Trump issued an executive order renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America.
- The order directs federal agencies to use the new name on US maps and documents.
- House Democrat Debbie Dingell intends to introduce the "Hands Off Our Great Lakes Act" to nullify the name change.
- Dingell has gathered over 100 signatures from House Democrats supporting her bill.
- The renaming reflects escalating trade tensions, including a 50% US tariff on Canadian steel and retaliation from Canada.
- The Ontario premier responded by erecting a large sign saying “Lake Ontario. Now and Always.”
- President Trump posted a video demolishing a sign of Lake Ontario and replacing it with one saying Lake America.
- This naming dispute is a public example of the worsening US-Canada trade conflict.
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