Apple and Google rename Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' following Trump executive order
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Donald Trump, Apple, Google
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Late August 2026
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Apple and Google have renamed Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' for US users following a Trump executive order. The move is linked to escalating trade tensions between the US and Canada. Canadian officials and MapQuest have rejected the renaming, citing historical and indigenous origins.
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