politics
Trump executive order renames 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.
TL;DR
- President Donald Trump signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America.
- The renaming is happening amid deteriorating cross-border relations with Canada due to trade negotiations.
- Trump stated Canada has been 'ripping us off for a long time on trade'.
- He also commented on the defense of Canada, noting it is done 'for nothing' and that Canada does not pay for it.
- Trump added that Canada wants to be treated like a state but is not one.