Google Changes Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' in US Maps Amid Trade Dispute

Google Maps has changed the name of Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' for users in the United States, following an executive order from US President Donald Trump. The change was made after the U.S. Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) formally changed the lake's name in the United States.

The move is part of a larger trade dispute between the US and Canada, with the Trump administration imposing 50% tariffs on Canadian goods. In response, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced retaliatory tariffs on US exports.

Canadian leaders have pushed back against the name change, with Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveiling a massive billboard-style sign along the lake's shoreline reading 'Lake Ontario. Now and Always' in both English and French. Ford called Trump's decision a reaction to Canada's firm stance in the trade dispute.