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Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' in the United States
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· August 27, 2026
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Key points Further information can be found through news outlets such as ABC7 News. President Donald Trump has made a change to a US geographic name.
President Donald Trump has made a change to a US geographic name. A new name is being used for a body of water. This action is happening during a period of trade tension.
The body of water affected is one that is shared with Canada. Details about this decision are available from news sources.
Further information can be found through news outlets such as ABC7 News.
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Category: News ·
Published: August 27, 2026 ·
Source: ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC) ·
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