Silicon Valley Companies Renaming Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' Amid Trade War

On September 2, 2026, Apple and Google renamed Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' on their maps for U.S. users following an executive order from President Trump amid the escalating U.S.-Canada trade war.

The decision was made after Google, followed by Apple, changed the name of the Great Lake, which borders New York state and Canada's Ontario province.

Canadian users of the two map services will still see the name 'Lake Ontario', while both names are displayed for the rest of the world. MapQuest decided not to rename the lake, stating that it is aware that Lake Ontario is being correctly labeled on their map.

This move highlights how Silicon Valley companies are trying to forge a more cordial relationship with President Trump, who has sparred with tech companies in his second term over issues such as tariffs and AI regulation.