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