Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe newly named 'Lake America' (Google)Google Maps has renamed Lake Ontario to Lake America for US users following an executive order issued by President Donald Trump. Google stated the change reflects official updates from the US Geographic Names Information System, whilst Canadian users will continue to see Lake Ontario. The decision has drawn criticism from progressive groups and Canadians, who accused the company of capitulating to the Trump administration. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney rejected the name change, insisting the body of water will remain Lake Ontario. The controversy comes amid deteriorating relations and a bitter tariff war between the US and Canada, involving 50 per cent levies on goods. In fullLake Ontario now called Lake America on Google Maps for US users after Trump ordered name changeMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Google Maps changes name of lake after Trump order
Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe newly named 'Lake America' (Google)Google Maps has renamed Lake Ontario to Lake America for US users following an executive order issued by President Donald Trump. Google stated the change reflects official updates from the US Geographic Names Information System, whilst Canadian users will continue to see Lake Ontario. The decision has drawn criticism from progressive groups and Canadians, who accused the company of capitulating to the Trump administration. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney rejected the name change, insisting the body of water will remain Lake Ontario. The controversy comes amid deteriorating relations and a bitter tariff war between the US and Canada, involving 50 per cent levies on goods. In fullLake Ontario now called Lake America on Google Maps for US users after Trump ordered name changeMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
