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Trump eyes changing Lake Ontario name amid trade war with Canada
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· August 25, 2026
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Key points The administration's thoughts on this matter were expressed by President Trump on Tuesday. President Donald Trump's administration is considering a name change for a major body of water.
President Donald Trump's administration is considering a name change for a major body of water. The proposed change would rename Lake Ontario to Lake America. This consideration comes amid a trade war between the US and Canada.
Further details about the potential name change are available from the source. The administration's thoughts on this matter were expressed by President Trump on Tuesday.
The source provides more information on the situation, including the context of the trade war between the two countries.
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Category: News Published: August 25, 2026 Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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