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Donald Trump and Canada are embroiled in a heated exchange concerning the renaming of Lake Ontario, with Canada erecting a large sign stating "Lake Ontario. Now and Always." This incident follows Trump's directive for US government agencies to refer to Lake Ontario as Lake America, which was enacted through an executive order. The name change reflects a broader trade dispute, as the US has imposed a 50% tariff on Canadian steel, prompting retaliatory measures from Canada.

In a notable response, Google Maps updated the name for US users to Lake America, adhering to Trump's order, but clarified that this change does not affect Canadian naming conventions or how the lake is referred to globally. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has rejected the name change, citing the lake's historical significance derived from an Indigenous Wendat word meaning "the lake is beautiful." The ongoing tensions also recall a previous dispute with Mexico over the naming of the Gulf of Mexico, which Trump similarly sought to rename.

Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, has publicly defended her government's contentious energy agreement with Donald Trump, asserting that the country will retain ownership of its vast oil reserves. Rodríguez, who took office following Trump's directive to capture President Nicolás Maduro, emphasized the deal as a means to boost Venezuela's economy and generate over $209 billion in revenue.

During a televised address, Rodríguez claimed the agreement would enable Venezuela to become "an energy powerhouse," highlighting the need for investment and infrastructure to transform the nation's underground resources into tangible benefits for its citizens. Trump described the deal as historic, stating it would significantly increase American oil reserves while aiding Venezuela's economic recovery.

Despite the optimistic claims, the deal has sparked backlash from both the Venezuelan opposition and within Rodríguez's political faction, with critics labeling it as a "massive land grab" by the United States. The agreement reportedly involves control over 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves, with plans to produce over 1.5 million barrels daily from 17 strategic oilfields.