Trump’s ‘Lake America’ Rebrand Could Cost Millions
Summary
President Donald Trump has issued an order to rename Lake Ontario as "Lake America" following trade tensions with Canada. This change will require updates to government maps, signs, and documents, which experts say could be very expensive for local governments and federal agencies.Key Facts
- President Trump ordered the renaming of Lake Ontario to "Lake America" on August 27.
- The U.S. Interior Secretary has been directed to make all necessary updates to federal references of the lake.
- The Geographic Names Information System has started updating to the new name, and some companies like Google and Apple have followed.
- Local officials, like the mayor of Oswego, New York, say updating signage and materials could cost thousands of dollars.
- Experts warn that changing names on maps, signs, websites, and printed materials requires significant time and money.
- This renaming comes after a breakdown in trade talks between the U.S. and Canada.
- Some government agencies, like the Federal Aviation Administration, will have to comply despite the high costs.
- Local governments may see this as an unnecessary financial burden while trying to manage essential services.
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