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Trump's Lake America order sparks Canadian backlash as Google maps change name

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US President Donald Trump's executive order to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America has sparked backlash from Canada, with Ontario Premier Doug Ford defending the name and Google Maps updating the name for US users. The move comes amid trade tensions between the US and Canada.

Google Maps has updated the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America for US users to comply with the US government's Geographic Names Information System, while Canadian users will still see Lake Ontario. MapQuest, however, has not changed the name and allows users to customize the lake's name.

The renaming of Lake Ontario to Lake America is part of a broader trade dispute between the US and Canada, with Trump's order seen as a symbolic gesture amid ongoing negotiations. Ford has publicly opposed the change, emphasizing that the lake has been known by its current name for centuries.

Ford has placed a large billboard near the lake reading 'Lake Ontario — Now and Always' to counter Trump's order, highlighting the cultural and historical significance of the name.

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  1. the-hill — Live updates: US-Venezuela oil deal sparks debate; Doug Ford mocks Trump’s Lake Ontario renaming ·
  2. bbc — Trump pushes Apple to change 'Lake Ontario' to 'Lake America' on its maps ·
  3. npr — Canada claps back at Trump's efforts to rename Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' ·

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