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Apple Maps renames Lake Ontario as Lake America after Trump order - BBC
Apple Maps quietly renamed Lake Ontario to "Lake America" for users in the United States, following a Trump executive order tied to the collapse of trade talks with Canada. The name swap applies only to American users of the app.
The name swap applies only to American users of the app. Canadians open Apple Maps and still see Lake Ontario, same as always. Google made a similar change on its platform. Apple has not publicly commented on the decision.
The executive order came after negotiations between Washington and Ottawa broke down, with the U.S. Responding by slapping 50 percent tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods. The renaming appears to be part of that broader pressure campaign against Canada.
For people here in Lubbock, the practical effect on daily life is zero, but the moment is a strange one. A Great Lake that has carried the same name for centuries now shows up differently depending on which side of the border you open your phone. Two names, one body of water, sorted by location.
Lake Ontario sits along the U.S.-Canada border and is the smallest of the five Great Lakes by surface area, though it holds more water than Lake Erie.
Common questions
Why did Apple Maps rename Lake Ontario to Lake America?
- Apple Maps renamed Lake Ontario to Lake America for U.S. users following a Trump executive order connected to the breakdown of trade negotiations between Washington and Ottawa. The U.S. responded by imposing 50 percent tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods, and the renaming appears tied to that pressure campaign.
Can Canadians still see Lake Ontario on Apple Maps?
- Yes. The name change only applies to users in the United States. Canadian users open Apple Maps and still see Lake Ontario listed under its original name. Google also made a similar change on its own platform, though Apple has not publicly commented on either decision.
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