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Apple Maps renames Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' after Trump order

Following Canada's announcement of retaliatory tariffs, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario to 'Lake America'. Both Google Maps and Apple Maps have now updated their platforms to reflect the name change, despite protests from Canadian officials and Ontario Premier Doug Ford.

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Apple Maps renames Lake Ontario to 'Lake America'

  1. 15d agoReports indicate the White House is seeking to rename additional global geographical features, including a proposal for 'Trump Strait'.
  2. 15d agoApple Maps renamed Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' for users in the United States following an executive order by Donald Trump.
  3. 15d agoApple Maps has updated its platform to rename Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' following pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump.
  4. 17d agoU.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum revealed that President Donald Trump contacted Apple to request renaming Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' on its maps.

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  1. Sep 2 · 9:44 PM

    Reports indicate the White House is seeking to rename additional global geographical features, including a proposal for 'Trump Strait'.

  2. Sep 2 · 7:20 PM

    Apple Maps renamed Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' for users in the United States following an executive order by Donald Trump.

  3. Sep 2 · 12:20 PM

    Apple Maps has updated its platform to rename Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' following pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump.

  4. Sep 1 · 4:21 AM

    U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum revealed that President Donald Trump contacted Apple to request renaming Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' on its maps.

  5. Sep 1 · 12:40 AM

    President Trump urges Apple to rename Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' on its maps.

  6. Aug 31 · 4:37 PM

    Reports indicate that Canada's retaliatory tariffs are poised to impact manufacturing in Michigan.

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Update & correction history

  1. Sep 2 · 9:44 PM

    Reports indicate the White House is seeking to rename additional global geographical features, including a proposal for 'Trump Strait'.

  2. Sep 2 · 7:20 PM

    Apple Maps renamed Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' for users in the United States following an executive order by Donald Trump.

  3. Sep 2 · 12:20 PM

    Apple Maps has updated its platform to rename Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' following pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump.

  4. Sep 1 · 4:21 AM

    U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum revealed that President Donald Trump contacted Apple to request renaming Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' on its maps.

  5. Sep 1 · 12:40 AM

    President Trump urges Apple to rename Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' on its maps.

  6. Aug 31 · 4:37 PM

    Reports indicate that Canada's retaliatory tariffs are poised to impact manufacturing in Michigan.

  7. Aug 31 · 3:52 AM

    Google updated its maps to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America.

  8. Aug 31 · 1:27 AM

    Google Maps renamed Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' for U.S. users following an executive order by President Trump, while retaining the original name for Canadian users.

  9. Aug 30 · 11:30 PM

    Google Maps updates its platform to reflect the renaming of Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' following Trump's decree.

  10. Aug 30 · 12:51 PM

    Canadian authorities install a large 'Lake Ontario' sign in response to Trump's renaming order.

  11. Aug 30 · 12:40 AM

    Canada installs a large 'Lake Ontario' sign to reject Donald Trump's executive order renaming it 'Lake America'.

  12. Aug 28 · 1:20 PM

    President Trump signs an executive order to rename Lake Ontario 'Lake America' amid escalating trade tensions.

  13. Aug 28 · 4:40 AM

    President Trump signs an executive order renaming Lake Ontario to 'Lake America'.

  14. Aug 27 · 9:20 PM

    U.S. President Donald Trump signs an executive order renaming Lake Ontario to 'Lake America'.

  15. Aug 26 · 7:00 PM

    Canada's retaliatory tariffs on over 700 U.S. products are confirmed by major international news outlets.

  16. Aug 26 · 2:31 PM

    Canada announced retaliatory tariffs on more than 700 U.S. products.

  17. Aug 26 · 9:10 AM

    U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to rename Lake Ontario in response to Canada's retaliatory tariffs.

  18. Aug 25 · 10:20 PM

    Canada announced retaliatory tariffs on U.S. products.

  19. Aug 25 · 9:20 PM

    Canada announces dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs on over 700 U.S. products.

  20. Aug 25 · 1:30 PM

    Trump's threat of vehicle tariffs is confirmed as the US-Canada trade conflict escalates.

  21. Aug 25 · 6:10 AM

    U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to hike tariffs specifically on vehicles imported from Canada.

  22. Aug 25 · 6:10 AM

    Donald Trump threatens tariff hikes on vehicles as trade conflict with Canada escalates.

  23. Aug 24 · 4:10 PM

    Evidence update

    Reports from the BBC confirm the collapse of trade talks and Donald Trump's remarks regarding Canada.

  24. Aug 23 · 7:40 PM

    The U.S. warned Canada that it faces a 'devastating' trade war after Prime Minister Mark Carney walked away from talks.

  25. Aug 23 · 12:31 PM

    The trade talks collapsed after Prime Minister Carney walked away from the negotiations.

  26. Aug 23 · 12:31 PM

    Trade talks between Canada and the US collapse after Prime Minister Mark Carney walks away from the proposed deal.

  27. Aug 23 · 6:40 AM

    Prime Minister Carney declares Canada and the US are in a 'trade war' as Donald Trump criticizes Canada's trade stance.

  28. Aug 21 · 3:12 AM

    The Manitoba premier urged consumers to boycott U.S. alcohol if it returns to store shelves.

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