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NewsFox 13 News (WTVT) — All NewsSeptember 1, 2026Hillsborough

President Trump orders federal renaming of Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' amid trade dispute

President Trump has signed an executive order requiring the U.S. Department of the Interior to refer to Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' in all federal usage. This directive follows the implementation of new tariffs on Canadian imports and precedes scheduled retaliatory tariffs from Canada.

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Why It Matters

The changes the official federal designation of a major international landmark, while the associated trade s impact the cost of goods imported from Canada.

Key Facts

  • President Trump signed an executive order directing the U.S. Department of the Interior to rename Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' for federal use.
  • The renaming order does not affect how Canada or international organizations refer to the lake.
  • A Reuters/Ipsos poll found 63% of Americans oppose the renaming of Lake Ontario, with 14% in support.
  • 57% of poll respondents oppose the higher tariffs on Canadian goods, while 20% support them.
  • Tariffs on certain Canadian imports were announced July 20 and took effect Aug. 22.
  • Canada is scheduled to implement retaliatory tariffs against the United States on September 8, 2026.
  • The name 'Ontario' has been used for over 400 years and has Indigenous origins.
  • President Trump previously ordered the Gulf of Mexico to be renamed the 'Gulf of America' for U.S. government use.

Who's Mentioned

locationLake Ontario“Subject of the renaming order”personDonald Trump“President of the United States”locationCanada“Trading partner involved in the dispute”organizationU.S. Department of the Interior“Tasked with implementing the name change”organizationReuters/Ipsos“Polling organization”