Trump renames Lake Ontario to Lake America

TL;DR

Donald Trump signed an executive order officially changing Lake Ontario's name to Lake America.
This action is described as an attack on Canada in an escalating trade war.
Trump stated the order is effective immediately and aimed at addressing what he perceives as Canada taking advantage of the US in trade and defense.
The president plans to increase tariffs on Canadian cars, trucks, automotive parts, and steel.
Trump suggested that the Atlantic and Pacific oceans might be the next targets for renaming.
He criticized Canadian negotiators, calling them difficult and accusing them of charging US farmers high tariffs.
Trump claimed the US loses billions annually to Canada on trade.
Lake Ontario straddles the US-Canada border and has been jointly managed under a treaty for over a century.

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