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NewsWFLA News Channel 8August 27, 2026Hillsborough

President Trump signs executive order to rename Lake Ontario as 'Lake America'

President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the U.S. Department of the Interior to officially rename the U.S. portion of Lake Ontario to 'Lake America.' This action is intended to serve as a measure within the ongoing trade dispute between the United States and Canada.

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Why It Matters

The order mandates a change in official U.S. geographic records, affecting how the lake is identified in federal mapping and naming services.

Key Facts

  • President Trump signed an executive order to rename the U.S. portion of Lake Ontario to 'Lake America'.
  • The order directs the U.S. Department of the Interior to update the name in the federal geographic naming service.
  • The action is linked to an escalation in the trade war between the United States and Canada.

Who's Mentioned

locationLake Ontario“The geographic feature being renamed.”locationLake America“The new name designated for the U.S. portion of the lake.”personDonald Trump“President of the United States who signed the executive order.”organizationInterior Department“The federal agency directed to update the geographic naming service.”locationCanada“The nation involved in the trade dispute cited as context for the order.”