New York Gov Hochul rejects Trump's 'Lake America' renaming with blunt message

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced her state will continue to use the name “Lake Ontario,” rejecting President Trump’s executive order to rename it “Lake America” amidst an ongoing trade war with Canada. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney also criticized the move, emphasizing the historical and Indigenous origins of the name “Lake Ontario.” Other state leaders, including those from Wisconsin and Vermont, have also publicly denounced or mocked Trump’s order, highlighting its petty nature and potential to escalate tensions.

• New York Governor Kathy Hochul stated her state will not adopt President Trump’s executive order to rename Lake Ontario to “Lake America.”
• The renaming order comes amid an intensifying trade war between the U.S. and Canada.
• Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney criticized the move, noting the name “Lake Ontario” has Indigenous roots and predates both Canada and the U.S.
• Other state governors, including Wisconsin’s Tony Evers and Vermont’s Phil Scott, also rejected or mocked Trump’s executive order.
• The trade war has led to retaliatory tariffs from Canada, set to begin September 8th, following new U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods.
• The article highlights the economic impact of the trade war on states like New York.