Trump, Canada and Ronald Reagan
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President Trump called off trade negotiations with Canada on Thursday after the government of Ontario, the most populous province in Canada, released an advertisement that featured remarks from
President Donald Trump has canceled trade negotiations with Canada over what he called a “fake” ad that featured parts of an anti-tariff speech delivered by conservative hero and former President Ronald Reagan.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he will pause the ad on Monday "so that trade talks can resume."
Ontario Premier Doug Ford appeared to stand by a television ad that angered Donald Trump and prompted the US president to call a halt to trade talks with Canada.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford joins Meet the Press NOW to explain his decision to run an ad opposing President Trump’s tariff policy that featured former President Ronald Reagan.
Overall, the ad’s message aligns with most of Reagan’s remarks, which, over five minutes, expressed a dim view of tariffs
In a late-night social media post, the U.S. President accused Canada of misusing former President Ronald Reagan’s words against his tariffs.