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Trump orders Lake Ontario renamed "Lake America" in U.S. amid Canada trade dispute

Trump orders Lake Ontario renamed "Lake America" in U.S. amid Canada trade dispute
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday renaming Lake Ontario to “Lake America” in the United States, escalating tensions with Canada amid a trade dispute. The order directs the Interior Department to update the lake’s name in the U.S. Geographic Names Information System within 30 days .

Trump announced the change during a signing ceremony in the Oval Office, where a map behind him labeled the lake as “Lake America” in red letters. He stated the name change was effective immediately, though the order itself specifies a 30-day implementation period. The president cited the lake’s economic importance, declaring, “The Lake will continue to play a pivotal role in shaping America’s future and the global economy” .

The move follows the collapse of U.S.-Canada trade talks last week, which prompted Washington to impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods. Canada retaliated with matching tariffs on U.S. imports, set to take effect Sept. 8 .

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney rejected the renaming, emphasizing the lake’s Indigenous origins. On X, he wrote, “Canadians know that naming reality means we call it Lake Ontario—then, now, and always.” Carney noted the name derives from the Wendat word *Ontari’io*, meaning “lake of shining waters” or “the lake is beautiful” .

Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston dismissed the order on social media, writing, “We’re into some real foolishness now. It’s Lake Ontario, buddy” .

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced her state would not adopt the new name . House Democrats, including Rep. Tim Kennedy, are drafting legislation to counter the order, though Republican control of Congress makes passage unlikely .

The lake, one of the five Great Lakes, straddles the U.S.-Canada border, with roughly 47% of its area within U.S. territory . Trump previously ordered the Gulf of Mexico renamed the “Gulf of America” in 2025, a change not recognized by Mexico or other nations .

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Trump moves to rename Lake Ontario to "Lake America" President Trump signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario to "Lake America" on Thursday.Why it matters: The president is following through on his threat over the lake after U.S.-Canada trade negotiations collapsed.The collapse triggered 50 tariffs on roughly $20 billion of Canadian goods, with Canada announcing matching tariffs set to take effect Sept. 8.Catch up quick: Trump has repeatedly posted on social media in recent days about renaming the lake, once writing that America doesnt "expect to be doing much business with Ontario any longer."Hes also posted images showing the lake renamed "Lake America."By the numbers: Roughly 47 of the lake that straddles the border with the Canadian province of Ontario lies within the U.S.What theyre saying: "The United States is the greatest protector of the Great Lakes, including the body of water currently known as Lake Ontario," Trump wrote in the executive order."The Lake will continue to play a pivotal role in shaping Americas future and the global economy. In recognition of this flourishing economic resource and its critical importance to our Nations economy and its people, I am directing that the Lake officially be renamed as Lake America."The other side: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney noted in a post on X that the lakes name is an anglicized version of an Indigenous word that predates the establishment of the Canadian province of Ontario, as he pushed back on Trumps order: Screenshot: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney/XHow it works: The order directs Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and his department to update the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) to reflect the renaming of the Lake within 30 days.It requires all federal government references to the lake refer to the body of water as "Lake America" moving forward. The big picture: It is unclear whether Trump has the authority to rename a body of water shared between two nations, as he did last year when he signed a similar order renaming the Gulf of Mexico the "Gulf of America."The order cant compel Canada to call the shared body of water "Lake America," and Canadian officials have said they wont.More from Axios: Scoop: Dems plan bill to counter Trumps "Lake America" order"Lake America": Trump turns Canada feud toward Lake OntarioEditors note: This story has been updated throughout with additional information.

Trump moves to rename Lake Ontario to "Lake America" President Trump signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario to "Lake America" on Thursday.Why it matters: The president is following through on his threat over the lake after U.S.-Canada trade negotiations collapsed.The collapse triggered 50 tariffs on roughly $20 billion of Canadian goods, with Canada announcing matching tariffs set to take effect Sept. 8.Catch up quick: Trump has repeatedly posted on social media in recent days about renaming the lake, once writing that America doesnt "expect to be doing much business with Ontario any longer."Hes also posted images showing the lake renamed "Lake America."By the numbers: Roughly 47 of the lake that straddles the border with the Canadian province of Ontario lies within the U.S.What theyre saying: "The United States is the greatest protector of the Great Lakes, including the body of water currently known as Lake Ontario," Trump wrote in the executive order."The Lake will continue to play a pivotal role in shaping Americas future and the global economy. In recognition of this flourishing economic resource and its critical importance to our Nations economy and its people, I am directing that the Lake officially be renamed as Lake America."The other side: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney noted in a post on X that the lakes name is an anglicized version of an Indigenous word that predates the establishment of the Canadian province of Ontario, as he pushed back on Trumps order: Screenshot: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney/XHow it works: The order directs Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and his department to update the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) to reflect the renaming of the Lake within 30 days.It requires all federal government references to the lake refer to the body of water as "Lake America" moving forward. The big picture: It is unclear whether Trump has the authority to rename a body of water shared between two nations, as he did last year when he signed a similar order renaming the Gulf of Mexico the "Gulf of America."The order cant compel Canada to call the shared body of water "Lake America," and Canadian officials have said they wont.More from Axios: Scoop: Dems plan bill to counter Trumps "Lake America" order"Lake America": Trump turns Canada feud toward Lake OntarioEditors note: This story has been updated throughout with additional information.

axios · about 8 hours ago

Scoop: Democrats plan bill to counter Trump order renaming Lake Ontario to "Lake America" House Democrats are planning legislation to counteract the executive order President Trump signed Thursday redesignating Lake Ontario as "Lake America," Axios has learned.Why it matters: Democrats are scrambling to contain the fallout from an escalating economic conflict between the Trump administration and the Canadian government.The collapse of trade talks between the two countries last week triggered 50 tariffs on a slew of Canadian goods, to which Canada has vowed to respond in kind.Driving the news: Democratic Rep. Tim Kennedy, an upstate New Yorker who co-chairs the bipartisan Northern Border Caucus, told Axios in a text message that he is "working on a bill" to respond to Trumps order.Kennedy is one of numerous Democrats who have denounced the renaming, saying in a statement it is evidence that Trump is a "petty, vindictive, failed president."Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.), the chair of House Democrats messaging arm, also slammed the order, saying in a radio interview on Thursday: "I think its absolutely insane, and I deeply resent it."Catch up quick: The executive order Trump signed directs the Interior Department to update the Geographic Names Information System within 30 days to reflect the name change."In recognition of this flourishing economic resource and its critical importance to our Nations economy and its people, I am directing that the Lake officially be renamed as Lake America," the order said.Trump has previously ordered the federal government to refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America," though it remains unclear if he has the power to rename a body of water shared by multiple countries.Canadian officials have said they will not honor the name change.Reality check: With Republicans in control of both chambers of Congress, Democrats will likely have trouble securing a chance to vote on their legislation.

Scoop: Democrats plan bill to counter Trump order renaming Lake Ontario to "Lake America" House Democrats are planning legislation to counteract the executive order President Trump signed Thursday redesignating Lake Ontario as "Lake America," Axios has learned.Why it matters: Democrats are scrambling to contain the fallout from an escalating economic conflict between the Trump administration and the Canadian government.The collapse of trade talks between the two countries last week triggered 50 tariffs on a slew of Canadian goods, to which Canada has vowed to respond in kind.Driving the news: Democratic Rep. Tim Kennedy, an upstate New Yorker who co-chairs the bipartisan Northern Border Caucus, told Axios in a text message that he is "working on a bill" to respond to Trumps order.Kennedy is one of numerous Democrats who have denounced the renaming, saying in a statement it is evidence that Trump is a "petty, vindictive, failed president."Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.), the chair of House Democrats messaging arm, also slammed the order, saying in a radio interview on Thursday: "I think its absolutely insane, and I deeply resent it."Catch up quick: The executive order Trump signed directs the Interior Department to update the Geographic Names Information System within 30 days to reflect the name change."In recognition of this flourishing economic resource and its critical importance to our Nations economy and its people, I am directing that the Lake officially be renamed as Lake America," the order said.Trump has previously ordered the federal government to refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America," though it remains unclear if he has the power to rename a body of water shared by multiple countries.Canadian officials have said they will not honor the name change.Reality check: With Republicans in control of both chambers of Congress, Democrats will likely have trouble securing a chance to vote on their legislation.

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