Trump halts Canada trade talks after ad row featuring Reagan on tariffs
“Trump says trade talks with Canada are terminated over a controversial ad.”
Key points
- Trump says trade talks with Canada are terminated over a controversial ad.
- Reagan-themed spot highlighting tariff costs sparked the reaction.
- Canada vows to protect market access amid escalating rhetoric.
- Tariffs have climbed to highs not seen since the 1930s.
US President Donald Trump said he has terminated all trade negotiations with Canada, reacting to what he called a “fraudulent” advertisement in which former president Ronald Reagan criticizes tariffs and warns about job losses. In a post on Truth Social, Trump declared that talks were off “based on their egregious behavior.”
The ad, amplified by officials in Ontario, drew the White House’s attention earlier in the week. Canadian leaders said they would not allow unfair access to their market if discussions on pending trade matters fail. The United States and Canada have clashed repeatedly over duties in recent years, with tariff levels rising to highs not seen since the 1930s.
The dispute adds fresh strain ahead of a scheduled review next year of the 2020 US-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Trump has frequently used tariffs as leverage in negotiations, threatening additional measures that unsettle businesses and trading partners.
Provincial leaders in Canada said the campaign was meant to spotlight the economic costs of protectionism. Washington and Ottawa had been exploring solutions on steel and aluminum before the latest rhetoric hardened positions on both sides.
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