Trump issues order to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America
President Donald Trump signed an executive order that instantly changes the name of Lake Ontario to “Lake America.”
On Thursday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario to “Lake America,” effective immediately. He announced that all necessary documents have been filed and relevant parties notified. The order instructs the Department of the Interior to update official maps and databases with the new designation.
Trump framed the move as a response to what he described as unfair trade practices by Canada, noting that the country has not compensated the United States. This follows his earlier decision to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America in January 2025. While the United States will adopt the new name, most other nations are likely to keep using the traditional name.
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Why it matters
The renaming reflects a symbolic shift in U.S. policy toward Canada and alters official U.S. geographic references.
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