Trump Renames Lake Ontario to Lake America | US News

President Trump just renamed Lake Ontario to “Lake America” in a bold executive move, sparking global headlines and diplomatic tension with Canada. While the U.S. Geographic Naming Service now officially recognizes the new name — which doesn’t force Canada to follow suit — it’s part of a broader trade war that includes steep tariffs on Canadian goods and retaliatory measures from Ottawa. The president, who signed the order in the Oval Office beside maps showing the change, has long railed against Canada’s trade practices, calling them “the worst,” and even floated the idea of making Canada the 51st U.S. state. This isn’t his first renaming stunt — last year he dubbed the Gulf of Mexico the “Gulf of America.” The original Indigenous name, “oniatarí:io” or “lake of shining waters,” still echoes in history, but the geopolitical chessboard is shifting fast as both nations brace for more economic blows. 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/687806236c5acbf2