Late last night, President Trump terminated all trade negotiations with Canada on Thursday after discovering Ontario used fraudulent Reagan footage in anti-tariff advertisements designed to influence U.S. court decisions.
Story Highlights
- Trump ends Canada trade talks over fraudulent Reagan anti-tariff ad campaign.
- Ontario spent $75,000 on misleading advertisements without the Reagan Foundation’s permission.
- Canada seeks to double exports to non-U.S. countries amid escalating tariff tensions.
- Daily cross-border trade between the neighboring nations exceeds $2.7 billion.
Trump Exposes Canadian Deception Campaign
President Donald Trump announced the immediate termination of all trade negotiations with Canada following revelations that Ontario fraudulently manipulated Ronald Reagan’s 1987 presidential address to oppose American tariffs.
The Ronald Reagan Foundation confirmed Thursday night that Ontario’s government used edited footage without permission, misrepresenting Reagan’s actual stance on free trade.
Trump declared the $75,000 advertisement campaign “egregious behavior” specifically designed to interfere with pending U.S. Supreme Court decisions on tariff policies.
Canada’s Strategic Pivot Away From America
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s recent announcement to double exports to non-American markets directly triggered Trump’s decisive response. Carney’s strategy represents a calculated move to reduce Canada’s economic dependence on the United States, where over three-quarters of Canadian exports currently flow.
The timing of Ontario’s deceptive advertising campaign, coinciding with Carney’s export diversification plans, demonstrates coordinated Canadian efforts to undermine American trade sovereignty while maintaining unfair economic advantages.
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— The Washington Times (@WashTimes) October 24, 2025
Economic Stakes and Tariff Impact
The terminated negotiations involved the critical U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement review, affecting nearly $3.6 billion in daily cross-border commerce. Trump’s tariff policies have successfully pressured Canada’s automotive sector, forcing companies like Stellantis to relocate production lines from Ontario to Illinois.
Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on American goods, coupled with selective automotive exemptions, reveal their inconsistent trade practices. Trump’s firm stance protects American workers and industries from unfair Canadian competition while strengthening national security through strategic tariff implementation.
Foundation Threatens Legal Action
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation announced it is reviewing legal options against Ontario for unauthorized use and manipulation of presidential footage. Foundation officials invited Americans to view Reagan’s unedited 1987 address, which contradicts Ontario’s fraudulent portrayal of the former president’s trade positions.
Doug Ford, Ontario’s Premier, brazenly promoted the deceptive campaign on social media, stating his government would use “every tool” to oppose American tariffs. This foreign interference in American judicial proceedings represents a serious breach of diplomatic protocols and respect for American sovereignty.
