Google renames Lake Ontario ‘Lake America’ in US; what others will see
In a bold move, President Trump has rebranded Lake Ontario as Lake America during ongoing trade conflicts. This shift is now reflected on Google Maps for American users, while international observers will encounter alternative names. Apple's mapping services have also adopted this change, prompting a response from the Canadian Prime Minister, who emphasized the historical significance of the…
In a move escalating trade tensions with Canada, US President Donald Trump announced last week that Lake Ontario would be renamed to Lake America. Following the breakdown of trade talks between the US and Canada, the executive order was signed, sparking anger from Canadian officials. Google began implementing the change for US users after the announcement, according to a brief update on its Google Maps blog.
The company follows the US Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) for its maps, which means it only had to rename the lake for US users. Canadians will continue to see the traditional name, Lake Ontario, while the rest of the world will see both names, with Lake America in parentheses. Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney criticized the decision on social media, stating that the lake's name is rooted in the Wendat language and has been used for over 400 years.
Trump reportedly also contacted Apple about renaming Lake Ontario in their maps app, potentially leading to the name change across multiple platforms.
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