Trump Renames Lake Ontario to Lake America | Reno News

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

President Trump just signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America — a bold move amid rising U.S.-Canada trade tensions. Citing unfair tariffs and calling Canadian officials “nasty people,” the President argues the lake’s majority volume lies within U.S. borders, making it “an American lake.” While the Department of the Interior is tasked with official changes within 30 days, experts say global recognition won’t shift — Canada and international bodies will keep using the historic name. The gesture, steeped in symbolism and political theater, underscores escalating trade…