Trump renames Lake Ontario 'Lake America' in trade dispute escalation

In a dramatic escalation of the trade tensions between the United States and Canada, President Donald Trump has taken a symbolic step by renaming Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' through an executive order.

The U.S. President announced the immediate change, stating, "We are changing the name of Lake Ontario with immediate effect to Lake America. The change will take effect immediately as I sign the decree." He further asserted, "From now on, it will be known as Lake America. Most of it is in the USA."

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We are changing the name of Lake Ontario with immediate effect to Lake America. The change will take effect immediately as I sign the decree.

This action follows earlier indications from Trump about his intention to rename the lake, as diplomatic friction between Washington and Ottawa intensifies. A White House official confirmed that the executive order directs the Department of the Interior and Secretary Doug Burgum to proceed with the name change.

The renaming comes in the wake of collapsed trade negotiations between the U.S. and Canada. Last week, intensive three-day talks ended without an agreement, with both sides trading blame for the breakdown. Lake Ontario, one of the five Great Lakes of North America, borders both the Canadian province of Ontario and the U.S. state of New York.

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From now on, it will be known as Lake America. Most of it is in the USA.