Lake Ontario

Lake Ontario

U.S. President Donald Trump sits next to a map with "Lake America" written on it as he attends an event to sign an executive order at the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 27, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci

Trump renames Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' amid Canada trade war

Trade talks between the US and Canada collapsed last week ​with each side blaming the other for derailing three days of intensive negotiations.

Canada geese swim in Lake Ontario near Centre Island, during the FIFA World Cup in Toronto, Canada June 24, 2026.

Trump threatens to change the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America amid Canada trade war