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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Brendan Rascius

SHOCKING: Google maps changes name of lake after trump order - What They Never Told You

Google Maps Google Donald Trump Lake Ontario United States
  • Google Maps has renamed Lake Ontario to Lake America for US users following an executive order issued by President Donald Trump .
  • Google stated the change reflects official updates from the US Geographic Names Information System, whilst Canadian users will continue to see Lake Ontario.
  • The decision has drawn criticism from progressive groups and Canadians, who accused the company of capitulating to the Trump administration.
  • Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney rejected the name change, insisting the body of water will remain Lake Ontario.
  • The controversy comes amid deteriorating relations and a bitter tariff war between the US and Canada, involving 50 per cent levies on goods.

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Lake Ontario now called Lake America on Google Maps for US users after Trump ordered name change

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