Apple Renames Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' Amidst Trade Dispute
Following in Google's footsteps, Apple has renamed Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' on its Maps app for users in the United States. This change comes after President Donald Trump ordered the lake to be renamed amidst a trade dispute with Canada.
The move is seen as a symbolic show of power by Trump, who has increasingly used geographical renamings during his second term. The renaming is only visible to Apple users in the US, while those in Canada continue to see the lake's original name, Lake Ontario.
Lake Ontario is one of North America's five Great Lakes, four of which straddle the US-Canada border. This decision reflects Trump's frustration with Canada over its refusal to give ground in the trade dispute.