Key Facts

• President Trump renamed Lake Ontario as "Lake America" by executive order.
• The renaming happened during a trade conflict between the U.S. and Canada.
• This is not the first time President Trump has renamed a body of water amid trade disputes.
• Last year, President Trump renamed the Gulf of Mexico the "Gulf of America" during a dispute with Mexico.
• The move is part of a series of actions related to tariffs and trade disagreements.
• The renaming reflects tensions between the U.S. and neighboring countries over trade policies.
• The official names of these bodies of water have not changed in international or geographic registries.