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Trump Renames Lake Ontario to Lake America | Rochester News
Trump just renamed Lake Ontario to “Lake America” — a bold U.S. move that doesn’t force Canada to follow suit but sends a clear political message amid escalating trade tensions. With tariffs hitting $20 billion in Canadian goods and Trump calling Canada “entitled,” this symbolic renaming underscores the growing friction between the two nations — especially as the lake, named from Indigenous roots meaning “lake of shining waters,” remains a vital natural border between Buffalo and Toronto. While no global authority governs water names, this U.S. designation adds fuel to the fire in an already…
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