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Lake America? Trade Tensions Spark Naming Stir | Albany News
The President’s bold move to rename Lake Ontario to “Lake America” is sparking global headlines—and not just for the geography lesson. Amid escalating U.S.-Canada trade tensions, tariffs on billions in goods have pushed the White House to make a symbolic gesture: rebranding a shared landmark. It’s not the first time—he previously tried renaming the Gulf of Mexico—but this latest stunt has Canadians fuming, calling it political theater. The name “Ontario,” rooted in Indigenous history and predating both nations, isn’t going anywhere. Meanwhile, real businesses and families are feeling the…
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