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Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario to “Lake America”

President Donald Trump signed an executive order that he said will “immediately” change the name of Lake Ontario to “Lake America.” The order is presented as part of his response to a Canada trade dispute.
WHO: President Donald Trump
WHAT: Signed an executive order to rename Lake Ontario “Lake America.”
WHEN: Reported Aug 27, 2026 at 1:46 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The renaming order is presented as a response to a Canada trade war.
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