Trump, Reagan and Ontario premier
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Top Canadian official declares victory after Trump’s meltdown over Reagan ad: ‘Mission accomplished’
Trump abruptly terminated “all trade negotiations” with Canada last Thursday after he bashed an ad that featured the voice of former President Ronald Reagan.
Overall, the ad’s message aligns with most of Reagan’s remarks, which, over five minutes, expressed a dim view of tariffs
Trump attacked the ad on Truth Social Friday posting: “CANADA CHEATED AND GOT CAUGHT!!! They fraudulently took a big buy ad saying that Ronald Reagan did not like Tariffs, when actually he LOVED TARIFFS FOR OUR COUNTRY, AND ITS NATIONAL SECURITY.″
Scott Bessent said Ontario's anti-tariff ad, featuring quotes from Ronald Reagan, was "propaganda" aimed at swaying public opinion.
Trump announced the increased tariffs on Oct. 25, referencing an anti-tariff ad aired by Ontario's government featuring a video of Ronald Reagan.