Donald Trump ordered Lake Ontario renamed to Lake America as trade talks broke down, while Arthur Orr proposed a neutral name change for the Cumberland River.
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Updated Aug 31
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What happened
Donald Trump ordered Lake Ontario renamed to Lake America as trade talks broke down, while Arthur Orr proposed a neutral name change for the Cumberland River.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Lake Ontario
one of the Great Lakes in North America
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Arthur Orr
American politician
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- Trump imposed tariffs on Canadian goods and ordered the renaming of Lake Ontario, leading to reciprocal tariffs from Carney and local flag removal.
- A proposal to rename Lake Ontario amid a trade war is being reported, involving a viral photo and a Michigan CEO.
- Satirical content involving Matt Stone targets political figures like Donald Trump regarding name changes to Lake Ontario, involving Google.