Trump renames Lake Ontario to Lake America
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Donald Trump
USA / Canada border
August 2026
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President Trump signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America. The move is part of a broader trade dispute with Canada. Trump hinted at further name changes for other bodies of water.
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