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According to Sputnik, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to rename Lake Ontario, which is shared by the United States and Canada, as "Lake America."
Analysis & context
Analysis & Context
Analytically, this unusual political step is part of a series of measures President Trump has taken to affirm American identity. In a broader context, this decision highlights the sometimes strained relations between the United States and Canada and opens the door to issues related to international law and historical rights of nations.
