Google Maps renames Lake Ontario 'Lake America' in US — but not Canada
Google Maps renames Lake Ontario 'Lake America' in US -- but not Canada
On Sunday, Google Maps altered its digital representation of Lake Ontario, labeling it "Lake America" for users in the United States, following a directive from US President Donald Trump. This move came amid escalating tensions between the US and Canada over a trade war, with Trump asserting that Americans desire the right to manufacture their own vehicles.
The Canadian government and people vehemently opposed the renaming, emphasizing the lake's longstanding Indigenous name, "Lake Ontario." Apple's Maps app, however, did not reflect the change, maintaining "Lake Ontario" as its name for users. Ontario's Premier, Doug Ford, condemned the US action as "absolutely backwards" and warned that a trade war would disproportionately harm the US, particularly its auto industry, which relies heavily on Canadian-made parts.
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- Ontario Premier Doug Ford Counters Trump's 'Lake America' With Giant 'Lake Ontario' Sign freepressjournal.in
- Ontario's premier says trade war would be 'devastating' for US and Canada abcnews.com
- Google Maps renames Lake Ontario 'Lake America' in US, but not Canada iol.co.za
- Canada claps back at Trump's efforts to rename Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' npr.org
- Google updates maps to show "Lake America" in U.S. after Trump order cbsnews.com
- Canada unveils huge new Lake Ontario sign in snub to Trump aljazeera.com
