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Google Maps renames Lake Ontario 'Lake America' for US users following Trump order[Updated]

Monday, 31 August 2026, 06:11 · 1 min read
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Apple has now followed Google in relabeling Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' for US-based users of its Maps app, with the change coinciding with John Ternus becoming Apple's new CEO. US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum confirmed that Trump personally lobbied Apple to comply with the executive order, underscoring the administration's direct pressure on private companies that rely on federal approvals and contracts. Meanwhile, MapQuest — which has publicly refused to make the change — surged to the top of the Apple App Store's navigation chart in the US, with Google Maps falling to second place. A Reuters/Ipsos poll published Tuesday found only 14% of Americans support renaming the lake, while just 20% approve of the tariffs driving the dispute with Canada.

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Google has updated its Maps application to display Lake Ontario as

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Dawn — Google Maps renames Lake Ontario ‘Lake America’ in US — but not Canada ↗︎PBS NewsHour — Lake Ontario now called Lake America on Google Maps for U.S. users after Trump ordered name change ↗︎PBS NewsHour — Ontario premier answers Trump's 'Lake America' with giant 'Lake Ontario' sign ↗︎
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