US President Trump considers renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America amid trade dispute
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Donald Trump, Dominic LeBlanc
USA, Canada
August 25, 2026
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President Trump is considering renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America. The move is linked to escalating trade tensions and 50 percent tariffs on Canadian goods. Canadian officials have declined to respond to the social media announcement.
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