Global Politics Report Editorial
Trump Signs Executive Order to Rename Lake Ontario to Lake America
The president also reiterated his criticism that Canada “treats us very badly.” Trade talks between the nations collapsed last week.
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Source: The New York Times
Politics desk: Government
Published: Aug. 28, 2026 at 05:08 AM ET
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Original source: The New York Times