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Watch ‘anti-tariffs’ advert that made Trump terminate trade talks with Canada

Trump ends trade talks with Canada after watching this Ontario ‘anti-tariff’ advert featuring Ronald Reegan
  • President Trump announced the termination of trade talks with Canada following an advert critical of his administration's tariffs.
  • The advert, funded by Ontario's provincial government, quoted Ronald Reagan, who warned that tariffs 'hurt every American'.
  • President Trump responded on social media, branding the advert 'FAKE' and 'egregious' before declaring the trade talks 'HEREBY TERMINATED'.
  • His administration had previously imposed a 35% levy on a wide range of Canadian imports.
  • These tariffs also included targeted measures on key sectors such as automotive and steel manufacturing, significantly impacting Ontario.
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