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politics1 month ago•2 min saved

Pennsylvania Rep. seeks to rename Lake Erie to 'Lake Pennsylvania' after Trump's geographic rebranding

Pennsylvania state Rep. David Maloney is preparing a resolution urging President Donald Trump and federal officials to rename Lake Erie to 'Lake Pennsylvania.' The proposal follows Trump's recent executive order renaming Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' amid U.S.-Canada trade tensions. Maloney argues the change reflects the lake's modern economic identity for Pennsylvania, though the measure remains at an early stage and faces significant historical and diplomatic hurdles.

via Fox News|

#david-maloney #donald-trump #geographic-naming

politics1 month ago•17 min saved

AP Defies Trump’s Lake America Order, Highlighting Naming Fracture

The Associated Press has instructed its reporters to continue using 'Lake Ontario' despite President Trump's executive order renaming the body of water 'Lake America.' The AP clarified that the order only affects US federal databases, not international usage. This move highlights a broader fracture in how the name is perceived, with Canada, Indigenous groups, and some US localities rejecting the change while federal agencies and some mapping services comply.

via The Washington Post|

#ap-style #executive-order #geographic-naming

geopolitics1 month ago•9 min saved

Map Wars: The Global Fracture Over Lake Ontario's Name

President Trump’s executive order renaming Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' has created a fragmented geographic reality, with US federal databases and some digital maps adopting the new name while Canada, local US jurisdictions, and many private mapping services retain the traditional name.

via BBC|

#digital-maps #executive-order #geographic-naming

technology1 month ago•1 min saved

Apple Maps joins Google in renaming Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' for US users

Apple Maps has updated its interface to display 'Lake America' instead of 'Lake Ontario' for users in the United States, mirroring a recent change by Google Maps. This shift follows an executive order by President Donald Trump, issued amid escalating trade tensions with Canada. While US users see the new name, Canadian and international users continue to see 'Lake Ontario.' The move has sparked backlash in Canada and led to a surge in downloads for MapQuest, which refuses to change the name.

via Business Insider|

#apple-maps #donald-trump #geographic-naming

politics2 months ago•28 min saved

Rochester businesses and sailors mock Trump's 'Lake America' rename as local council defies order

President Trump’s executive order renaming Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' has triggered widespread mockery and formal resistance. While Rochester’s Ontario Play & Cafe joked about the cost of new signs, the city council passed a proclamation rejecting the change. Sailors on both sides of the border dismissed the move as a joke, though Canadian tourism to the U.S. has already declined due to broader trade tensions.

via 13wham.com|

#executive-order #geographic-naming #lake-ontario

politics2 months ago•4 min saved

Governors and Lawmakers Defy Trump's 'Lake America' Order Amid Trade War

President Trump signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' to pressure Canada during a trade dispute. New York Governor Kathy Hochul and other state leaders rejected the change, while Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney defended the original name. House Democrats plan legislation to reverse the order, though Republicans control Congress.

via Fox News|

#executive-order #geographic-naming #kathy-hochul

politics2 months ago•1 min saved

Trump Signs Order Renaming Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' Amid Trade War

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on August 27, 2026, directing federal agencies to rename Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' within 30 days. The move follows the collapse of US-Canada trade talks and the imposition of 50% tariffs on $20 billion in Canadian goods. While the order affects US geographic records, Canada refuses to recognize the change, and House Democrats are drafting legislation to reverse the directive.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

#congressional-response #geographic-naming #lake-ontario

politics2 months ago•45 min saved

Trump Signs Order Renaming Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' Amid Trade War

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on August 27, 2026, directing the U.S. Interior Department to rename Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' in official geographic databases. The move escalates tensions with Canada following the collapse of trade negotiations and the imposition of 50% U.S. tariffs on $20 billion in Canadian goods. While the order changes U.S. government records, it cannot compel Canada or international bodies to adopt the new name.

via AP News|

#executive-order #geographic-naming #lake-ontario