President Donald Trump has abruptly halted trade negotiations with Canada, citing recent television advertisements that he claims unfairly criticize U.S. tariffs. Trump labeled the commercials as “egregious behavior,” asserting they were designed to improperly influence U.S. court decisions. This action follows remarks by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who indicated plans to diversify Canadian exports to markets outside the United States as a response to the potential risks posed by the imposed tariffs. Trump took to social media to announce the termination, stating the ads, which he called “FAKE,” were a fraudulent attempt to interfere with court proceedings. He emphasized the critical importance of tariffs for U.S. national security and the economy. The dispute escalated when the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation accused Canada of using manipulated footage of the former president in an anti-tariff campaign, stating that permission was neither sought nor granted for the use and editing of Reagan’s remarks from a 1987 radio address. The foundation is reportedly exploring legal avenues regarding this unauthorized use of Reagan’s image and words.
