Trump escalates tariffs on Canada amid ad disputes and political tensions
TL;DR
US President Donald Trump announced a 10% increase in tariffs on Canadian goods after Ontario aired an anti-tariff ad featuring Ronald Reagan, which Trump called a 'fraud.' The ad, criticized by the Reagan Foundation, was part of Ontario's campaign against US tariffs, which have already been imposed on Canadian exports. Trump also accused Canada of trying to influence a US Supreme Court case on tariffs, amid ongoing trade tensions.
- Trump raises tariffs on Canadian goods in response to Reagan advert BBC
- Trump says he’s increasing tariffs on Canada by 10% after Ontario’s Reagan ad CNN
- 'I can play dirtier than they can, you know': Trump's fury at a Canadian ad about Reagan, tariffs and trade Fortune
- Ontario premier provokes Trump's ire once again with Reagan ad Reuters
- ‘See You in 4 Years’: Trump Drives Canadians Away From Western New York The New York Times
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