Google Maps Renames Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' Amid US-Canada Trade Tensions

Google Maps has sparked controversy by renaming Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' for users in the United States, while retaining its original name for those in Canada. This change is part of a larger trade dispute between the two countries, which has seen Washington and Ottawa impose tariffs on each other's goods.

The decision was made in line with the US Geographic Names Information System (GNIS), the official federal database for geographic names, according to Google. However, this move has been met with criticism from Canadian officials, who see it as 'absolutely backwards'.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford described the change as 'something out of a comedy show', and warned that a trade war would have devastating consequences for both countries, particularly the US auto industry.