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AP says it will refer to Lake Ontario by its original name, despite Trump’s order

Washington Post World Wednesday 09 September 2026, 14:31 UTC By Amy B Wang 1 min read
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The Associated Press is advising its reporters and others who follow AP style to continue referring to Lake Ontario by its original name, despite President Donald Trump’s order to rename it Lake America last month as the administration’s trade war with Canada escalated. Democracy Dies in Darkness The 7 logo The 7 LIVEAP says it will refer to Lake Ontario by its original name, despite Trump’s order The Associated Press’s guidance says President Donald Trump’s executive order affects only how...

The Associated Press is advising its reporters and others who follow AP style to continue referring to Lake Ontario by its original name, despite President Donald Trump’s order to rename it Lake America last month as the administration’s trade war with Canada escalated. Democracy Dies in Darkness The 7 logo The 7 LIVEAP says it will refer to Lake Ontario by its original name, despite Trump’s order The Associated Press’s guidance says President Donald Trump’s executive order affects only how the U.S. government refers to the lake, not Canada or other countries.
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