Executive Order Renames Lake Ontario "Lake America" (Aug 2026)
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Trump signed an order to rename Lake Ontario "Lake America".
Who they are
Trump and Lake Ontario[1].
What they do
Trump signed an executive order directing the federal government to rename Lake Ontario "Lake America", amid his trade war with Canada.
How it works
It was signed on Thursday, August 27, 2026, and directs the Interior Department to update the name in the U.S. geographic naming service.
Why it matters
It is filed as a news event under Trump Admin.
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2026-08-27 (Thursday): Trump signed an executive order directing the federal government to rename Lake Ontario "Lake America", amid his trade war with Canada. (1 source) 2026-08-27~: Trump signed an executive order Thursday declaring Lake Ontario will be renamed Lake America, directing the Interior Department to update the name in the U.S. geographic naming service. [Live pass Oct 6 2026]
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