Trump threatens to rename Lake Ontario 'Lake America' as trade war heats up @CBCToronto

Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening to rename Lake Ontario to "Lake America," according to a Truth Social post on Tuesday. CBC's Clara Pasieka breaks down what you need to know.

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