Apple Maps changes Lake Ontario to Lake America after Trump order - BBC
Apple Maps and Google have renamed Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' for U.S.-based users following an executive order from President Trump. This change is part of an escalating trade dispute between the U.S. and Canada.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the intersection of geopolitical trade tensions and the influence of major technology companies on digital cartography and public information.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Osmond Chia Business reporter Apple Maps Lake Ontario has been renamed as Lake America for US-based users of the Apple Maps app Apple has renamed Lake Ontario as Lake America on its Maps app, after an order from US President Donald Trump as part of Washington's trade spat with Canada.
The change was made for US-based users, while those in Canada will continue to see Lake Ontario displayed. The BBC has contacted Apple for comment.
The iPhone maker's move follows Trump's executive order to change the lake's name after trade talks between the neighbouring countries collapsed late last month, with Washington imposing new 50% tariffs on $20bn (£14.8bn; C$28bn) worth of Canadian goods.
Rival technology giant Google made a similar switch for its users in the US in recent days, leading to backlash on social media.
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