“Trump renamed the Gulf of Mexico: what will now be on all maps of the United StatesDonald Trump signed a decree renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. The new name should emphasize the role of the region in the history and economy of the United States and will be reflected on all official maps.”, — write on: unn.ua
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US President Donald Trump signed a decree according to which the Gulf of Mexico will be officially renamed the Gulf of America. This decision, according to him, should emphasize the key role of this region in the history, economy and energy security of the country.
The document emphasizes that the bay is an important transportation hub, a major fishing region and one of the richest oil and gas basins in the world. Its resources provide 14% of US oil production and a significant share of natural gas.
“The Gulf will continue to play a key role in shaping the future of America and the global economy, and in recognition of this thriving economic resource and its critical importance to the economy of our country and its people, I hereby order that it be officially renamed the Gulf of America,” the order reads. .
Within 30 days, the U.S. Secretary of the Interior must take all necessary steps to rename the U.S. continental shelf “America’s Gulf” by updating the geographic names in federal documents, maps and contracts.
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