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Google Maps Updates Lake Ontario Name to Lake America for US Users
Google has changed the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America on its maps for US users following an order from President Trump, while maintaining Lake Ontario for Canadian users. This decision is part of ongoing trade tensions between the US and Canada, with Canadian officials emphasizing the historical significance of the original name. Critics of the name change argue it distracts from more serious national issues.
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Google has changed the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America on its maps for US users following an order from President Trump, while maintaining Lake Ontario for Canadian users. This decision is part of ongoing trade tensions between the US and Canada, with Canadian officials emphasizing the historical significance of the original name. Critics of the name change argue it distracts from more serious national issues.
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