Google Maps renames Lake Ontario after Trump’s decree on ‘Lake America’
Tech giant says name to remain Lake Ontario for Canadian users, change reflects decision by US government agency.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has ridiculed US President Donald Trump's decision to rename Lake Ontario "Lake America". Ford described the move as "absolutely backwards".
The renaming was implemented by Google Maps for users in the US, while Canadians and users outside of the two countries will still see the lake's traditional name, Lake Ontario. Google said it made the change in line with the US Geographic Names Information System.
The decision has added to tensions between the US and Canada, which have been experiencing a trade war with tit-for-tat tariffs. According to the National Post, Ford expressed optimism that the two countries would eventually overcome their differences.
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