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Trump Renames Lake Ontario to Lake America | Salt Lake City News
In a bold and controversial move, President Trump signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario to “Lake America,” sparking immediate backlash from Canada and U.S. lawmakers. The decision, framed as part of escalating trade tensions between the two nations, comes amid mutual tariffs and Trump’s prior suggestion that Canada should become the 51st state. Critics—including Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany—argue the name change ignores Indigenous history and undermines diplomatic stability. Local leaders like Hamilton’s mayor call it a distraction from real trade…
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