Google Maps Displays 'Lake America' for US Users Amid Trade Dispute with Canada

Google Maps has begun displaying 'Lake America' on its platform for users in the United States, following an executive order signed by President Donald Trump. The move is part of a larger trade dispute between the US and Canada.

The change affects only users in the US, while Canadians will continue to see 'Lake Ontario' on their Google Maps. Outside of North America, both names may appear with 'Lake America' in parentheses.

Trump's executive order was met with skepticism from some quarters, including New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, who said that her state would not be adopting the new name. The White House Communications Director Steven Cheung celebrated the change on social media, calling it 'official.'