Trump renames Lake Ontario to Lake America amid trade tensions

In August 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America. This decision has faced backlash from Canadian officials and citizens, who continue to recognize the lake by its original name. The name change is part of ongoing trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada, with Hydro One mistakenly displaying the new name on its outage map. Ontario Premier Doug Ford has publicly opposed the change, highlighting the lake's importance to Canadians.