Apple has updated its Apple Maps to show “Lake America” instead of “Lake Ontario” following a directive from President Donald Trump. This adjustment mirrors Google’s recent switch on Google Maps for U.S. users. The modification applies to American users in alignment with the U.S. Geographic Names Information System. U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum revealed that Trump personally contacted Apple regarding this change.

Canadian users will still see “Lake Ontario” on their maps, while global users will see both names, a strategy previously implemented by Apple after the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. The alteration by Google caused some confusion in Canada, with various entities briefly displaying maps with the “Lake America” designation.

The situation highlights how U.S. tech companies are entangled in geopolitical issues as they navigate compliance with controversial executive orders. Trump’s order specifically impacts U.S. federal references to Lake Ontario and does not affect Canada or other international entities’ naming conventions for the lake.

Despite Trump’s actions, a majority of Americans oppose the recent tax hikes on Canadian imports and the renaming of Lake Ontario. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and New York Governor Kathy Hochul have both declined to adopt the new name, emphasizing the historical significance of “Lake Ontario,” a name that has endured for over 400 years. Notably, over half of Lake Ontario’s surface area lies within Canada, with the remainder bordering New York.

Trump’s efforts to rename geographic features extend beyond Lake Ontario, as he previously renamed the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America in 2025. This move prompted adjustments by both Google and Apple to reflect the new name on their platforms for U.S. users. Trump’s ongoing provocations towards Canada, including the notion of Canada becoming the 51st state, have been met with dismissal by Canadian leadership.