Trump's 'Lake America' Order Sparks Tech Backlash

US President Donald Trump's executive order to rename Lake Ontario 'Lake America' has taken effect on Apple Maps, making it the second major tech company to implement the change. This move follows Google's decision over the weekend, which sparked widespread criticism and backlash from users.

The name change was driven by the collapse of trade talks between the US and Canada in August, after the US imposed 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods. Trump has personally approached Apple to urge it to implement the change on its navigation platform.

While those in the US will see Lake Ontario referred to as 'Lake America', Canadians will continue to see the original name. This divide is a reflection of the ongoing tensions between the two nations, with Canada announcing plans for 'dollar-for-dollar' counter-tariffs in response to Trump's levies.

MapQuest, another popular map service, has refused to change the lake's name, citing the lack of authority from the US government. This stance has seen MapQuest rise to the top spot on the US Apple App Store's charts.