Trump directs federal government to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America

Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Deepa Shivaram, as published by Texas Public Radio (TPR) - News · August 27, 2026 · 1 min read

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A trade dispute with Canada is escalating. This development has led to a notable decision by President Trump. He has issued a directive regarding a major body of water. The federal government has been instructed to change the name of a certain lake.

Further details about this decision are available. President Trump's action was made official on Thursday. The lake in question is currently known by a name that references its proximity to the Canadian province of Ontario.

The new name designated by President Trump is Lake America. The circumstances surrounding this decision are related to tensions with Canada. More information can be found through the source.

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Category: News · Published: August 27, 2026 · Source: Texas Public Radio (TPR) - News · Reading time: 1 min

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Trump directs federal government to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America

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