Trump Renames Lake Ontario as Lake America, Says Canada Is Ripping Off the US

Summary

President Trump signs an executive order renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America, citing US territorial volume. He then turns to trade, accusing Canada of ripping off the US and claiming the US loses about $60 billion a year carrying Canada. Trump announces substantial tariffs on Canadian cars and possibly other products to force production into the United States. He also muses about renaming the Atlantic or Pacific.

• Trump signs an order renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America effective immediately.
• The Interior Department is directed to update the Geographic Names Information Service.
• Trump claims Canada rips off the US on trade and defense, costing about $60 billion a year.
• Trump announces substantial tariffs on Canadian cars.
• The policy goal is to shift car production to the United States.
• Trump says many other products may face tariffs.
• Trump references the Gulf of America rename and possible future ocean renames.