Apple Maps changes name of Lake Ontario to 'Lake America'
Apple says U.S. users will see Lake America after Trump’s order, while Canada and other regions keep Lake Ontario or both labels.
- Following an executive order from President Donald Trump, Apple Maps and Google Maps updated Lake Ontario to "Lake America" for U.S. users on Thursday, September 3, 2026, while Canadian users retained the original name.
- The renaming follows an executive order Trump signed last week amid an escalating trade war with Canada featuring 50 percent tariffs on billions of dollars in goods. Trump previously renamed the Gulf of Mexico to "Gulf of America" through similar orders.
- MapQuest declined the change, stating it is "aware that Lake Ontario is being correctly labeled on our map." General manager Doug Berger reported more than 1.5 million installs since the announcement.
- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford condemned the move, urging the administration to focus on trade negotiations. Critics on social media labeled the tech companies' compliance as "spineless."
- These developments reflect the complex relationship between Silicon Valley and the Trump administration, as tech executives must balance political demands against potential customer dissatisfaction and long-term brand reputation concerns.
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