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Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario 'Lake America' amid Canada trade war

CNBC Thursday 27 August 2026, 17:35 UTC 1 min read
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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during an event in the Oval Office of the White House on Aug. 27, 2026 in Washington, DC. Andrew Harnik | Getty Images President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order that he said will "immediately" change the name of Lake Ontario to "Lake America." Trump's attempt to change the name of the Great Lake, which straddles the U.S. northern border with Canada, came as a recent breakdown in trade talks between Washington and Ottawa has led to new...

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during an event in the Oval Office of the White House on Aug. 27, 2026 in Washington, DC. Andrew Harnik | Getty Images President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order that he said will "immediately" change the name of Lake Ontario to "Lake America." Trump's attempt to change the name of the Great Lake, which straddles the U.S. northern border with Canada, came as a recent breakdown in trade talks between Washington and Ottawa has led to new retaliatory tariffs and a rapidly deteriorating relationship. This is breaking news. Please refresh for updates.
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