Trump Announces Tariff Increase on Canada Following Controversial Ad
In a recent development in U.S.-Canada trade relations, former President Donald Trump has announced a new 10% tariff increase on Canadian imports. This comes as a reaction to a controversial advertisement from Ontario, Canada, which featured former U.S. President Ronald Reagan.
Trump made the announcement on his Truth Social platform on Saturday, denouncing the ad as “fraudulent.” The advertisement, which aired during a Major League Baseball World Series game, showcased Reagan criticizing tariffs.
“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,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
Ontario’s Premier, Doug Ford, had shared the ad on his X account. The ad included parts of Reagan’s 1987 “Radio Address to the Nation on Free and Fair Trade.”
Following Trump’s decision to end trade talks with Canada over the ad, Ford announced a temporary halt on airing the advertisement to allow for the resumption of negotiations.
The Trump administration has a history of imposing tariffs on Canada, with a notable 50% tariff on steel and aluminum imports. In retaliation, Canada has also levied tariffs against the United States.
The legality of Trump’s tariffs is currently under scrutiny, with the U.S. Supreme Court set to hear arguments on November 5. Should the court rule against the tariffs, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has noted that the U.S. could be liable for up to $1 trillion in refunds.
Requests for comments from the White House were not returned at the time of reporting.
