Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced that he will pause an anti-tariff advertisement that has caused a stir in trade negotiations between the United States and Canada. The ad, which features a quote from former President Ronald Reagan, has drawn the ire of President Trump, leading to the termination of trade talks between the two countries.
The advertisement, which aired during the World Series, features a 1987 speech by Reagan criticizing protectionist trade policies. Trump took offense to the ad, claiming it misrepresented Reagan’s views on tariffs. In response, he announced the cancellation of trade negotiations with Canada.
Ford, in an effort to de-escalate tensions and restart trade talks, has decided to pause the airing of the ad. He stated that the advertisement will be pulled from Monday onwards to allow for negotiations to resume. Ford’s decision comes in the hopes of finding a resolution to the trade dispute between the two nations.
The controversy surrounding the ad highlights the delicate nature of international trade relations and the impact of political messaging on trade negotiations. The clash between the U.S. and Canada over tariffs underscores the challenges of balancing economic interests with political rhetoric.
As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how the pause in the ad campaign will affect future trade talks between the U.S. and Canada. Both countries have expressed a desire to find a resolution to the trade dispute and move forward with a mutually beneficial agreement.
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Reference:
– BBC: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czr18g3j4j7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
– CNBC: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihwFBVV95cUxOTWtUOGEybnRmU2FzY2hIY2V5MVAzbUkxZTZ1c0poMGdjOFpzdlpidFZnSWMxN1ZJRXQ4REpiZ3FrUUFPNFE1T3NNcGV5THlWZmljdHFGV2pweVFlQVI2Z3ZfWkhFRG9FUG9oeG9mWWE4NFR0T0Vta1l5TGNiZWtOVkxaZnNIUlHSAYwBQVVfeXFMTTFtX0JldWpjMUpyOUEzdnJjV0FWQlFZd08wenpISWJCNTl4XzFUMlZRV19haWE1WlExZU5YakFoNUtsUm5RREVSQWtRSHZIdGpKV2pSTzFROUxYOHdJZ1RlTGE1R0M4LUZSVHBTT19fZlRFZElNaWluMGlvSVlqZjlpMjBpZnNnLV9lWWI?oc=5&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US:en
– The Washington Times: https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/oct/24/ontario-premier-says-anti-tariff-ads-stop-airing-early-world-series/
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