Tehran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, a strategically important sea passage, since the war with the United States and Israel began on February 28, 2026. ^[1] U.S. President Donald Trump proposed renaming the Strait of Hormuz to 'Trump Strait' in a post on his Truth Social platform, writing that since the United States now controls the strait, it should be renamed after him. ^[2] Apple renamed Lake Ontario to Lake America on its Maps app for US-based users, following an executive order by US President Donald Trump. ^[3] Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated on Tuesday that the United States must take trade negotiations seriously and stop attempting to appear tough before talks can resume. ^[4] The U.S. imposed 50% tariffs on Canadian goods worth $20 billion, and Canada plans to retaliate dollar-for-dollar. ^[5] U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced 'Operation Economic Outcast' against Iran, which combines a naval blockade, intelligence gathering, mapping of Iran's trade networks, and wide-ranging secondary sanctions to 'asphyxiate' Tehran. ^[6] Days before that proposal, Trump signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario, which borders Canada, to 'Lake America'. ^[7] The war in question broke out on February 28, 2026, with strikes by Israel and the United States against Iran. ^[8] Canada's government said it will implement 'dollar for dollar' counter-tariffs in response to Washington's new levies. ^[9] Canada withdrew from negotiations on August 21, 2026, alleging that the United States had presented unacceptable last-minute demands. ^[10] Mark Carney stated that Canada will not accept conditions that would lead to the disappearance of Canadian industries. ^[11] President Donald Trump declared that Lake Ontario should be renamed 'Lake America' and criticized Canadian leaders as the worst he has had to deal with. ^[12]