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Trump mulls renaming Lake Ontario as 'Lake America.' Canadians balk at the idea
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Bill Barrow, Mike Householder And Rob Gilles, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 25, 2026
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Key points This idea has been met with resistance from Canadians. US President Donald Trump has suggested renaming Lake Ontario to "Lake America".
US President Donald Trump has suggested renaming Lake Ontario to "Lake America". This idea has been met with resistance from Canadians. The proposal comes as trade tensions between the US and Canada escalate.
The reaction from Canada has been negative, with one Ontario resident expressing strong opposition to the idea. It is unclear how the renaming process would work, but it is known that Trump has significant influence over US geographic place names.
Further details on the potential renaming and its implications are available from the source. The idea has drawn comparisons to a previous suggestion to rename the Gulf of Mexico.
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Category: News Published: August 25, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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