Trump renames Lake Ontario 'Lake America,' escalating conflict with Canada

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to rename Lake Ontario, one of the Great Lakes bordering the United States and Canada, to 'Lake America.' The directive, signed in the Oval Office with reporters present, instructs the Department of the Interior and Secretary Doug Johnson to implement the change immediately within the U.S. federal government's geographic naming system.

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It's something I've been thinking about for a long time.

Trump described the renaming as something he had considered for a long time. He linked the decision to ongoing trade disagreements with Canada, asserting that Canada treats the U.S. very poorly. "They always think everything is their right, and we can't stand for that attitude," Trump stated, emphasizing his frustration with Canadian trade practices.

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Canada treats us very badly.

This action comes shortly after trade talks between the two North American neighbors broke down, further intensifying existing bilateral friction. The renaming of a shared natural resource injects a symbolic, yet potent, element into the escalating economic and political dispute.

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People often ask me who is the most difficult to do trade with, and the answer is simple. Canada is the worst.