U.S. President Donald Trump has accused Canada of running a fraudulent advertisement using altered clips of former President Ronald Reagan’s speech on tariffs. Trump made the statement on his Truth Social account, claiming that Canada was “caught red-handed” spreading misinformation to influence U.S. trade policy.
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute confirmed that the ad used “selective audio and video” and “misrepresented” Reagan’s original message. The foundation stated it had neither granted permission to use nor to edit the late president’s remarks and said it is now reviewing legal options against the creators of the advertisement.
According to Trump, the ad was broadcast during the World Series despite being ordered to be taken down. He described it as a “serious misrepresentation” and a “hostile act” by Canada, suggesting that it was part of an attempt to sway the U.S. Supreme Court into supporting Canada’s position on long-standing trade disputes.
In response, President Trump announced an immediate 10% increase in tariffs on Canadian goods, in addition to existing duties. He emphasized that the move was meant to defend American industries from what he called “high and overbearing Canadian tariffs.”
Trump also claimed that Ronald Reagan “loved tariffs” for reasons of national security and economic strength — directly opposing the narrative presented in the disputed ad.
What This Means for U.S.-Canada Trade
The new U.S.-Canada tariff hike could increase tension between Washington and Ottawa at a time when trade relations are already under pressure. Canada has yet to issue an official response to Trump’s allegations or the new tariff decision.
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