- Trump's order has led to the renaming of Lake Ontario to Lake America for US users.
- Apple Maps has implemented this change for US-based users, while users in Canada will still see Lake Ontario displayed.
- Google made a similar switch for its users in the US in recent days, leading to backlash on social media.
- The iPhone maker's move follows after trade talks between the neighbouring countries collapsed late last month, with Washington imposing new 50% tariffs on $20bn (£14.8bn; C$28bn) worth of Canadian goods.
- Canada has responded to Washington's levies, saying it will implement "dollar for dollar" counter-tariffs.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney's office had walked away from the trade negotiations, due to what his office has called unacceptable demands.
- Carney has criticised Washington's approach to negotiations, saying both sides can start having discussions once the US starts "being serious".
Apple Maps has controversially renamed Lake Ontario to Lake America for users in the US, a decision stemming from an order by President Trump amid rising trade tensions with Canada. This change follows the collapse of trade talks, which resulted in the US imposing 50% tariffs on $20bn worth of Canadian goods.124
While US users will see the new name, Canadian users will continue to view the lake as Lake Ontario. This move has drawn parallels to Google, which also altered its maps for US users, leading to significant backlash on social media platforms.3
In response to the tariffs, Canada has announced it will implement "dollar for dollar" counter-tariffs. Prime Minister Mark Carney has criticized the US's negotiation tactics, stating that discussions can only resume when the US adopts a more serious approach. The trade spat has escalated tensions between the two neighboring countries, with both sides standing firm on their positions.5
As the situation develops, the implications of these changes on public perception and international relations remain to be seen.
“The change follows collapsed US-Canada trade talks, with Washington imposing 50% tariffs on $20bn of Canadian goods. Canada plans 'dollar for dollar' counter-tariffs, and PM Mark Carney says talks can resume once the US starts 'being serious'.”
