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

TL;DR

President Trump signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario to "Lake America."
The action is framed as part of an ongoing trade war with Canada.
The US federal government, through the Geographic Names Information System, will adopt the new name.
Canada and New York Governor Kathy Hochul have stated they will not recognize the name change.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney highlighted the lake's ancient Wendat origin and historical significance.
The renaming follows recent tariff increases by both the US and Canada on various imports.
Trump has previously attempted to rename geographic features, such as Denali and the Gulf of Mexico.

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