Trump signs executive order renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America ‘effective immediately’ — in jab to ‘nasty’ Canada

Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario as Lake America, escalating Canada feud

President Donald Trump said he's making the change because “Canada has been ripping us off for a long time on trade, very sadly.”

Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario 'Lake America' amid Canada trade war

President Donald Trump signed an executive order that he said will "immediately" change the name of Lake Ontario to "Lake America."

Trump signs executive order to rename Lake Ontario to 'Lake America'

President Trump signed an executive order that calls for the renaming of Lake Ontario to "Lake America."

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The US president signed order on Thursday amid growing trade war with Canada after the US enacted tariffs against its northern neighbor Continue reading...

Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario to 'Lake America'

The U.S. and Canada are in the midst of an ongoing trade dispute, with each country laying down harsh tariffs on the other.

WATCH: Trump signs order changing Lake Ontario to 'Lake America'

The president signed an executive order directing the Interior Department to update the lake's name in the U.S. geographic naming service. Trump cannot force Canada to follow his preferred naming convention, however.

Trump signs executive order to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America

President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America as cross-border relations with Canada deteriorate amid trade negotiations. “Canada has been ripping us off for a long time on trade,” Trump said on Thursday from the White House. “Very sadly, even the military. You know, we defend Canada for […]

‘Effective immediately’: Trump renames Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order (EO) directing the U.S. government to rename "Lake Ontario" to “Lake America.”

Trump Signs Order to Rename Lake Ontario