In response to President Trump's recent attempt to rename Lake Ontario as "Lake America" as a provocation in the ongoing trade dispute with Canada, Canadians have erected a sign along the shore displaying the lake’s original name. The move is a display of subtle mockery, suggesting the anticipated outrage from Canada has not materialized. Trump's attempt to leverage the renaming for trade negotiations appears to have backfired, eliciting amusement rather than anger. Adding to Trump’s difficulties, a US automotive manufacturer has also distanced itself from the President’s stance. This incident highlights the often-unpredictable nature of Trump's negotiating tactics and Canada’s restrained, yet pointed, response. The renaming itself carries no legal weight and remains largely a symbolic gesture.