Trump Renames Lake Ontario to Lake America | Philadelphia News

Philadelphia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 28, 2026 · 1m

President Trump just renamed Lake Ontario to “Lake America” — and the Gulf of Mexico to “Gulf of America” — in a bold move that’s sparking global headlines and deepening U.S.-Canada tensions. With tariffs flying back and forth, this renaming of a shared waterway feels like more than symbolism — it’s a geopolitical flex. But here’s the twist: Canada won’t be forced to go along. And while the U.S. can rename its own maps, the historic Indigenous roots of “Ontario” — meaning “lake of shining waters” — are still alive on Canadian soil. Could more waterways be next? This isn’t just about geography…