Trump Signs Order Renaming Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' Amid Canada Trade Dispute

On August 27, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario to 'Lake America,' effective immediately. The move escalates the ongoing trade dispute between the United States and Canada, and comes as Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, referred to in headlines as Carney, pushes back against the decision. Trump's action is seen as a jab at Canada, which he described as 'nasty' in the context of the trade tensions.