Trump Ends Trade Talks with Canada Over Alleged ‘Fake’ Ronald Reagan Advertisement

U.S. President Donald Trump has abruptly terminated all trade negotiations with Canada, accusing the country of using a “fraudulent” advertisement that misquoted former President Ronald Reagan.

In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said the Reagan Foundation confirmed that a Canadian ad campaign featured manipulated video and audio of Reagan appearing to criticize tariffs.

The ad, produced by Ontario’s government, has sparked outrage in Washington and legal review by the Reagan Foundation, which described the material as misleading and damaging.

The move marks a sharp turn in U.S.-Canada relations, coming just weeks after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visited Trump at the White House to seek tariff relief.

Trump said the ad was intended to influence an upcoming U.S. Supreme Court decision on tariffs. Despite their recent meeting, Trump offered no concessions on trade.

Under the USMCA agreement, about 85% of trade between both nations remains tariff-free, but Trump’s sweeping global tariffs on steel, aluminum, and automobiles have already strained Canada’s economy, leading to job losses and factory cutbacks.