Polls show deep US opposition to Trump's 'Lake America' rename and Canada tariffs
A new Reuters-Ipsos poll reveals that 63% of Americans oppose President Trump’s executive order renaming Lake Ontario to 'Lake America,' with only 14% in support. Opposition is even stronger for his new tariffs on Canadian goods, which 57% of Americans reject. The backlash is notable because it includes significant dissent within the Republican party, where 43% oppose the lake rename and 44% oppose the tariffs. This marks a steeper decline in public support compared to Trump’s previous renaming of the Gulf of Mexico. The controversy has also sparked a cultural moment, with the retro mapping app MapQuest becoming the number one app in the US after refusing to change the lake's name.