Here's why Donald Trump changing the Gulf of Mexico's name would 'cause some confusion'

Here's why Donald Trump changing the Gulf of Mexico's name would 'cause some confusion'

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President-elect Donald Trump proposed renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, linking it to immigration issues. The name Gulf of Mexico is internationally recognized and has historical roots dating back 400 years. The Gulf is vital for commerce, including petroleum and wind energy. Changing its name would require international recognition and could cause confusion in weather reporting and treaties. Trump could work with the US Board of Geographic Names or Congress, but the process is complex.

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