US President Donald Trump has said he is increasing tariffs on goods imported from Canada after the province of Ontario aired an anti-tariff advertisement featuring former President Ronald Reagan. In a post on social media on Saturday, Trump called the advert a 'fraud' and lashed out at Canadian officials for not removing it ahead of the World Series baseball championship. 'Because of their serious misrepresentation of the facts, and hostile act, I am increasing the Tariff on Canada by 10% over and above what they are paying now,' he wrote.
After Trump on Thursday withdrew from trade talks with Canada, the Ontario premier, Doug Ford, announced he would take down the advert, which quotes Reagan's assertion that tariffs 'hurt every American.' Ford discussed pausing the advertisement campaign in the U.S., although it was still set to run during the World Series.
Canada has faced tariffs from the U.S. since Trump initiated steep charges on major trading partners, and Ontario is at the center of Canada’s automotive industry. The latest development in the ongoing trade tensions highlights the intricate relationship between Canada and the U.S., with significant implications for both countries as they navigate this very public spat.
After Trump on Thursday withdrew from trade talks with Canada, the Ontario premier, Doug Ford, announced he would take down the advert, which quotes Reagan's assertion that tariffs 'hurt every American.' Ford discussed pausing the advertisement campaign in the U.S., although it was still set to run during the World Series.
Canada has faced tariffs from the U.S. since Trump initiated steep charges on major trading partners, and Ontario is at the center of Canada’s automotive industry. The latest development in the ongoing trade tensions highlights the intricate relationship between Canada and the U.S., with significant implications for both countries as they navigate this very public spat.
