Trump pushes Apple to change 'Lake Ontario' to 'Lake America' on its maps
President Trump has directed Apple to rename Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' on its mapping platform following an executive order. While Google has complied for US users, the move has faced significant pushback and confusion in Canada.
Why it matters
This highlights the intersection of geopolitical tensions and the power of private tech platforms to influence geographic nomenclature and national identity.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to rename Lake Ontario, one of the Great Lakes, to Lake America
US President Donald Trump has asked tech firm Apple to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America on its Maps platform to comply with his executive order changing the name of the Great Lake, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum has said.
Burgum told Fox News on Monday that "the president has reached out to Apple directly", adding: "I'm sure we may be seeing that change coming up soon."
Google made the switch for its US-based users over the weekend, though users in Canada still see the lake, which borders the province of Ontario and the state of New York, as Lake Ontario.
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