President Donald Trump has officially terminated trade discussions with Canada, citing a recent advertising campaign that he believes constitutes “egregious behavior.” The commercials, which reportedly criticize U.S. tariffs, were seen by Trump as an attempt to interfere with U.S. court decisions. This abrupt halt follows statements from Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney about redirecting Canadian exports to non-U.S. markets due to tariff risks. Trump publicly announced the cessation of talks, describing an advertisement featuring Ronald Reagan as “FAKE” and claiming it was intended to influence judicial proceedings. He reiterated his administration’s stance on the necessity of tariffs for national security and economic prosperity. The situation was further complicated by the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute, which accused Canadian officials of misusing Reagan’s image and voice in an anti-tariff advertisement. The foundation clarified that they did not permit the use or editing of Reagan’s words from his 1987 address and are considering legal actions.
