Google Maps Renames Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' in Bizarre Trade War Tensions

Google Maps has sparked controversy after renaming Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' for US users, while keeping its original name in Canada. This change comes as part of a broader trade dispute between the two countries.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford criticized the move, saying it was 'absolutely backwards.' He also warned that a trade war would be devastating for both countries, particularly for the US auto industry, which relies heavily on Canadian imports.

Google explained that it made the change in line with the official federal database for geographic names in the US. However, this has been met with skepticism by some who see it as an attempt to erase Canada's cultural identity.