President Trump Signs Executive Order Renaming Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’
President Trump signed an executive order to rename Lake Ontario as "Lake America," a decision presented as part of ongoing trade disputes with Canada.
Baltimore, MD, August 28, 2026 —
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that officially renames Lake Ontario to “Lake America.” The directive was presented as a measure connected to ongoing trade disputes between the United States and Canada.
The executive order, signed by the President, effects a name change for the significant Great Lake that borders both countries. The specific details of how this renaming will be implemented or recognized by federal agencies were not immediately provided.
According to the information available, the decision is linked to broader trade negotiations and disagreements between the United States and its northern neighbor. The summary provided does not specify the nature of these trade disputes or how the renaming of Lake Ontario is intended to address them.
Further details regarding the timeline for the name change’s official adoption and any potential implications for navigation, environmental agreements, or cross-border commerce were not elaborated upon in the provided summary. The contractor involved in any implementation process, if applicable, was also not specified.
The renaming comes amidst a period of heightened trade discussions between the two North American nations.
Story summarized from the original created by Kathryn Watson on www.cbsnews.com, see more information here.
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