Lake Ontario Renamed in Trade Clash | Rochester News

In a bold move tied to escalating U.S.-Canada trade tensions, President Trump renamed Lake Ontario to “Lake America” via executive order — a symbolic gesture that’s now reflected on Google Maps for U.S. users, while Canadians still see the original name. The renaming follows U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods and Canada’s threat of retaliatory tariffs, with Google updating its maps to reflect official U.S. geographic naming changes. It’s not the first time Trump has renamed a body of water — the Gulf of Mexico was also temporarily rebranded during his term. Not everyone’s buying it: New York’s governor publicly rejected the new name. As trade talks heat up, this quirky geopolitical stunt is sure to keep eyes on the map — and the negotiations. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/12eb61da68342bb9