Trump Renames Lake Ontario to Lake America | Grand Rapids News

President Trump just signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario to “Lake America” — a bold move amid escalating U.S.-Canada trade wars, complete with tariffs and retaliatory measures. He’s not done either: last year he tried renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America.” With Canada recently slapping new taxes on American goods, tensions are high — and the president’s not holding back, even suggesting Canada should become the 51st state. The original Indigenous name, “oniatarí:io,” meaning “lake of shining waters,” dates back centuries before European arrival. While the U.S. will officially use “Lake America” immediately, Canada isn’t bound to follow. Will this be a one-time stunt or the start of more geographic rebranding? The world is watching. 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/a3e130e11097117a