President Trump issued an executive order to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America within 30 days, sparking a response from Mexico's president.
President Trump has issued an executive order directing the Secretary of the Interior to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America within 30 days. The order also calls for the updating of the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) to reflect this change. Trump 's order states that the Gulf of America is an integral asset to the nation, boasting a 1,700-mile coastline and contributing significantly to the U.S. economy through its natural resources, wildlife, and fisheries.
It also highlights the gulf's role in the maritime industry and tourism. Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum responded to Trump's order, stating that while the U.S. president can name it what he wishes domestically, the Gulf of Mexico will remain its internationally recognized name in Mexico and globally. Trump's order appears to apply only to the portion of the gulf within the U.S. Continental Shelf, specifically defining an area bounded by the states of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida, extending to the seaward boundary with Mexico and Cuba. The GNIS is the federal and national standard for geographic nomenclature and is maintained by the United States Geological Survey. Trump's order emphasizes the gulf's importance as a source of oil and gas, supporting approximately 14% of the nation's crude oil production, and its role in driving innovation in energy technologies. It also acknowledges the gulf's thriving fisheries, which contribute millions of dollars to local American economies. The order further recognizes the gulf's appeal as a destination for tourism and recreation
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