Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America

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President Donald Trump signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario as “Lake America,” effective immediately. The U.S. Department of the Interior will update the Geographic Names Information System, and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum directed implementation. Trump cited trade disputes with Canada in remarks after signing.

WHO: President Donald Trump; U.S. Department of the Interior; Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum

WHAT: An executive order renames Lake Ontario to Lake America and directs federal geographic database updates.

WHEN: Reported Aug 27, 2026 at 6:44 PM ET

WHERE: Lake Ontario

WHY: Trump said Canada has been “ripping us off” on trade and that the U.S. defends Canada without getting anything in return.

How this story developed (showing 4 of 4 earlier reports)

Google renames Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' · Aug 31, 2026 at 6:04 AM ET
Google renames Lake Ontario to “Lake America” in US · Aug 30, 2026 at 11:05 PM ET
Google Maps replaces “Lake Ontario” with “Lake America” · Aug 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Google maps update to show “Lake America” in U.S. · Aug 30, 2026 at 10:02 AM ET

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