I don’t think so, at least for half of the lake on the American side. Trump brought up some good points, like we maintain the lake with icebreakers, 9 of 11, but this is the ultimate troll on Canada.
It seems Carney backed out because of political pressure and his ratings. The question now is: will he hold out until Canada’s October elections, which is the reason Carney is doing this? Will his show of strength last, or will he cave? Only time will tell. Bottom line, it is not good to play games with Trump. All IMO.
“President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America amid a tariff dispute with Canada that has escalated over the past several days.
“We’re going to be changing the name of Lake Ontario, effective immediately, to Lake America,” Trump told reporters inside the Oval Office. “That’s going to take place right now as I sign the order.”
The order will direct Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to update the Geographic Names Information System and certify the change within 30 days.
“As I announced in Executive Order 14172 of January 20, 2025 (Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness), it is the policy of my Administration to recognize the extraordinary contributions of the American people and the rich heritage of our history by naming great natural landmarks for our shared achievements,” the decree read.
“The United States is the greatest protector of the Great Lakes, including the body of water currently known as Lake Ontario,” it continued. “Without the security and investment provided by the United States, this freshwater system would not be open for shipping, recreation, and responsible use to the same extent as it is today. The United States Coast Guard supplies 9 of the 11 ice breaking vessels on the Great Lakes, securing commercial shipping lanes free of charge.”