President Donald Trump announced that Lake Ontario would be renamed “Lake America,” saying the change would take effect immediately. He made the announcement while signing an executive order in the Oval Office. Trump said the new name was appropriate because most of the lake’s volume is in the United States. The announcement comes during a period of growing tension between Washington and Ottawa over trade and tariffs. Trump strongly criticized Canadian leaders, saying Canada has treated the United States unfairly for many years. He accused Canada of imposing high tariffs on American farmers and said the country has benefited from U.S. support without giving enough in return. He also warned that Canada could face higher tariffs on cars and other products. Trump said Canadian officials want to be treated like a U.S. state but argued that Canada is a separate country and should not receive such treatment. Trump joked that America already has the “Gulf of America” and now has “Lake America.” He added that perhaps the United States would eventually need an ocean named after America as well. The president also discussed the Strait of Hormuz, saying 24 ships had passed through the waterway overnight. He claimed Iran was in serious financial trouble and said the country was struggling to pay its troops. Trump was also asked why the United States had not announced sanctions against Chinese banks accused of doing business with Iran. He responded that the administration does not have to publicly announce every action it is considering or taking. On China, Trump said the United States also carries out intelligence operations against China. He argued that countries spy on each other and described it as part of international relations. Trump also spoke about North Carolina and mail-in voting, praising a Supreme Court ruling related to his administration’s efforts concerning mail-in ballot rules. Overall, Trump’s remarks covered several major issues, including the dispute with Canada, trade tariffs, the Strait of Hormuz, Iran, China and U.S. election policies. The decision to call Lake Ontario “Lake America” is likely to attract particular attention because the lake has long been known by its traditional name.