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Trump Renames Lake Ontario to Lake America | Dayton News
President Trump just signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario to “Lake America” — effective immediately and set to be implemented in 30 days — amid rising U.S.-Canada trade tensions. The move, part of a broader feud that includes mutual tariffs and Trump’s past calls for Canada to become the 51st state, has sparked backlash from lawmakers, Indigenous leaders, and local officials who call it a “silly name game.” Critics point to the lake’s Indigenous roots and argue the change won’t resolve real economic disputes. With Trump hinting at renaming oceans next, the long-term impact of “Lake…
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