Google reclassifies U.S. as ‘sensitive country’ like China, Russia

Google’s maps division on Monday reclassified the U.S. as a “sensitive country,” a designation it reserves for states with strict governments and border disputes, CNBC has learned.

The decision to elevate the U.S. to its list of sensitive countries illustrates the challenges Tech companies face in navigating the Trump presidency.

Google’s list of “sensitive” countries includes China, Russia, Israel, Saudi Arabia and Iraq.