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Overall, the ad’s message aligns with most of Reagan’s remarks, which, over five minutes, expressed a dim view of tariffs
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.
Scott Bessent said Ontario's anti-tariff ad, featuring quotes from Ronald Reagan, was "propaganda" aimed at swaying public opinion.
President Trump announced Saturday he would place a new 10 percent tariff on Canada after he accused Ontario Premier Doug Ford of launching a misleading ad featuring President Ronald Reagan discussing tariffs.