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Google Maps will show 'Lake America' in US, not 'Ontario'
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· August 30, 2026
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Key points As a result of this change, Google Maps will show 'Lake America' in the US, rather than 'Ontario'. A change has been made to the name of one of the Great Lakes.
A change has been made to the name of one of the Great Lakes. This change was announced by Trump on Thursday. The smallest of the five Great Lakes is affected by this change.
The reason for the change is an escalating trade feud with Canada. As a result of this change, Google Maps will show 'Lake America' in the US, rather than 'Ontario'.
Further details about this change are available from the source publication.
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Published: August 30, 2026 ·
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