WATCH: Trump signs order changing Lake Ontario to 'Lake America'
The president signed an executive order directing the Interior Department to update the lake's name in the U.S. geographic naming service. Trump cannot force Canada to follow his preferred naming convention, however.
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- First observed by CurrentWire: The Hill · Aug 27, 2026 at 1:22 PM ET
- Coverage span: 2h 25m
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PBS NewsHourTier A
WATCH: Trump signs order changing Lake Ontario to 'Lake America'(opens original report in a new tab)BBC NewsTier A
Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America(opens original report in a new tab)Trump's order comes after the trade talks between the US and Canada collapsed late last week. — BBC News
NPRTier A
Trump directs federal government to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America(opens original report in a new tab)President Trump signed an executive order on Thursday directing the federal government to rename Lake Ontario amid an escalating trade dispute with Canada . — NPR
CBC NewsTier A
Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario as 'Lake America'(opens original report in a new tab)U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to change the name of Lake Ontario to "Lake America" as tensions with Canada worsen. — CBC News
The GuardianTier B
Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America amid Canada trade war – US politics live(opens original report in a new tab)President hits out at Canada as he makes latest attempt to rename a landmark On Wednesday, Trump officially signed a proclamation on Wednesday that suspends higher tariffs on 300,000 metric tons of foreign beef imports… — The Guardian
ABC NewsTier B
Trump signs executive order renaming Lake Ontario to 'Lake America'(opens original report in a new tab)Trump can change the name, but can't dictate what other countries or international bodies call it. — ABC News
NBC NewsTier B
Can Trump rename Lake Ontario to 'Lake America'?(opens original report in a new tab)President Trump signed an executive order to rename Lake Ontario to "Lake America." NBC News' Monica Alba reports on the order and if the president actually has the ability to rename the body of water internationally. — NBC News
CNBCTier B
Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario 'Lake America' amid Canada trade war(opens original report in a new tab)President Donald Trump signed an executive order that he said will "immediately" change the name of Lake Ontario to "Lake America." — CNBC
The GuardianTier B
Trump signs executive order to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America(opens original report in a new tab)Symbolic move to rename lake bordering New York and Canada comes amid escalating trade war with northern neighbor US politics live – latest updates Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday directing the… — The Guardian
AxiosTier B
Trump moves to rename Lake Ontario to "Lake America"(opens original report in a new tab)President Trump signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario to "Lake America" on Thursday. Why it matters: The president is following through on his threat over the lake after U.S.-Canada trade negotiations… — Axios
CBS NewsTier B
Trump signs executive order to rename Lake Ontario "Lake America"(opens original report in a new tab)The executive order directs the Interior Department to update the Geographic Names Information System, changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America. — CBS News
National PostTier B
Trump signs executive order to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America(opens original report in a new tab)The U.S. president on Thursday signed an executive order that he said will 'immediately' change the name of the great lake to Lake America — National Post
NBC NewsTier B
Trump signs executive order to rename Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’(opens original report in a new tab)President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to rename Lake Ontario “Lake America.” — NBC News
The HillTier B
Live updates: Kennedy Center case returns to court; Trump order renames Lake Ontario(opens original report in a new tab)President Trump signed an executive order Thursday afternoon that renames Lake Ontario to “Lake America,” following through on an idea he floated as the U.S.-Canada trade war hit fever pitch in recent days. Trump’s… — The Hill
The HillTier B
Trump signs order changing Lake Ontario’s name ‘effective immediately’(opens original report in a new tab)President Trump signed an executive order Thursday formally changing the name of Lake Ontario to “Lake America” amid the U.S. trade war with Canada. “We’re going to be changing the name of Lake Ontario effective… — The Hill
NBC NewsTier B
Trump signs executive order to rename Lake Ontario to 'Lake America'(opens original report in a new tab)President Trump signed an executive order that calls for the renaming of Lake Ontario to "Lake America." — NBC News
Global NewsTier B
Trump signs executive order for U.S. to call Lake Ontario ‘Lake America’(opens original report in a new tab)Trump, speaking in the Oval Office after signing the order, took the opportunity to once again criticize Canada's trade policies and leadership but insisted he loves the country. — Global News
CBS NewsTier B
Watch: Trump signs executive order to rename Lake Ontario to "Lake America"(opens original report in a new tab)President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to rename Lake Ontario to "Lake America." The move comes as the trade war between Canada and the U.S. escalates. — CBS News
Fox NewsTier B
Trump renames Lake Ontario ‘Lake America’ amid intensifying US-Canada trade dispute(opens original report in a new tab)President Donald Trump signed an order to rename Lake Ontario as 'Lake America,' asserting the U.S. holds most of its volume as trade tensions with Canada escalate. — Fox News
The HillTier B
Watch live: Trump speaks amid tariff battles, signs order for ‘Lake America’(opens original report in a new tab)President Trump will speak with reporters Thursday as the Trump administration faces scrutiny over his trade war with Canada, looming sanctions on Iran amid the nearly six-month conflict and after he paused higher… — The Hill
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