Trump proposed renaming the 'Gulf of Mexico' to the 'Gulf of America', sparking naming rights controversy.

The incoming U.S. President Trump recently sparked controversy once again by proposing to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the 'Gulf of America,' claiming that the name 'sounds very beautiful.' This is not the first time he has attempted to rewrite maps or intervened in international naming. The proposal has quickly sparked heated debate, with differing views on international norms and historical origins. Please provide the text to be translated. Why did Trump propose renaming the Gulf of Mexico as the "Mexican Gulf"? Please provide the text to be translated. According to the Associated Press, Trump has always had a tough stance towards Mexico. Since his first campaign for US president in 2016, he has repeatedly clashed with Mexico on issues such as border security and trade tariffs. He promised to build a border wall between the US and Mexico and demanded that Mexico pay for it. Although he completed about 450 miles of border wall construction during his first term, these promises were not fully realized. Please provide the text to be translated. The Gulf of Mexico has long been known as the "Third Coast" of the United States, encompassing the coastline of five southeastern states. In Mexico, this body of water is called "El Golfo de México" (the Gulf of Mexico in Spanish). The United States and Mexico have had disagreements over naming issues before, for example, the river located on the border between Texas and Mexico is called the "Rio Grande" in the United States, while Mexico refers to it as the "Rio Bravo" (Bravo River). Please provide the text to be translated. Is it feasible to change the name? Who has the final decision-making power? Please provide the text to be translated. The answer is no, does Trump have the right to unilaterally change the name of the Gulf of Mexico? Please provide the text to be translated. The International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) is responsible for the uniform mapping and naming of global oceans and waterways, with the United States and Mexico being member countries. Although countries may use different names internally, name changes require coordination among multiple parties in international settings. Please provide the text to be translated. There are also precedents in the United States, for example, in 2015, then-President Barack Obama approved the Department of the Interior's change of 'Mount McKinley' to 'Denali', which sparked some political controversy. Trump had previously expressed hope to reverse this renaming. Please provide the text to be translated. After Trump made related remarks, Georgia State Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene said in an interview that she plans to draft a bill to support renaming and propose appropriations to produce new maps and government administrative materials. However, whether the bill can be passed smoothly is still unknown. Please provide the text to be translated. The historical origins of the name Gulf of Mexico Please provide the text to be translated. The name "Gulf of Mexico" has been used for over four hundred years, and is believed to have originated from the name of an indigenous town, "Mexico". This name was already adopted on maps during the colonial period. Please provide the text to be translated. It is worth noting that this is not the first time someone has proposed changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico. In 2012, a legislator in Mississippi proposed renaming the Gulf near the state's coast to the "American Gulf," but later said it was a "joke." The proposal did not pass, and two years ago, comedian Stephen Colbert also joked on his show that due to the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, this sea area should be renamed the "American Gulf," on the grounds that "we messed it up, so we have to buy it." Please provide the text to be translated. International place name disputes are not uncommon. Please provide the text to be translated. Around the world, place name disputes are not uncommon. For example, the naming issue of the Sea of Japan has been a continuing dispute between Japan, North and South Korea, and Russia. South Korea believes that the name originated from the Japanese colonial period and should therefore be changed to 'East Sea.' In 2020, the international hydrographic organization decided to use numerical identifiers to replace disputed place names according to modern geographic information standards. Please provide the text to be translated. The controversy over the name of the Persian Gulf is also noteworthy. The name has been widely used since the 16th century, but in many Middle Eastern countries, the terms 'Arabian Gulf' or 'Gulf' are more common. In 2012, the Iranian government even threatened to sue Google for not labeling the name of this body of water on its maps. Please provide the text to be translated. In addition, there has also been a discussion about naming water areas in the history of the United States. In 2013, Hillary Clinton mentioned in a speech that, according to China's logic regarding the South China Sea, the United States could have named the Pacific Ocean as the 'American Sea' after World War II. Please provide the text to be translated. The proposal has not been finalized yet. Please provide the text to be translated. Trump's proposal to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America" may trigger more controversy. From international norms to cultural implications, place names carry complex historical and sovereign symbols. Whether this proposal will be implemented in the future still needs to undergo multi-party bargaining, and the final result is full of uncertainty. 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