Trump Launches Lake America Merchandise
Summary
President Donald Trump renamed Lake Ontario as "Lake America" for U.S. government use and began selling hats with the new name through his official store. The order has caused tension with Canada, which continues to use the original name and has dismissed the U.S. name change.Key Facts
- President Trump signed Executive Order 14422 on August 27, instructing U.S. agencies to use "Lake America" instead of Lake Ontario.
- The executive order directs the Interior Secretary and U.S. Board on Geographic Names to apply the new name within 30 days.
- The Trump Store started selling hats labeled "Lake America" for $55, promoting them as a "presidential favorite."
- The hats include U.S. flag designs and embroidery referencing Trump’s presidential terms.
- Canadian officials reject the name change and continue to call it Lake Ontario.
- A Canadian company also sells hats with Canadian slogans, and its sales have increased after the renaming announcement.
- The renaming is part of a broader dispute between the U.S. and Canada over control and recognition of the Great Lakes.
- President Trump compared this action to his earlier renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to "Gulf of America" for federal use.
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