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chairman donald trump has announced trade talks with Canada Claims that our northern neighbor “fraudulently” used a deceased person’s advertising will be stopped Ronald Reagan Talking negatively about tariffs.
“The Ronald Reagan Foundation has just announced that Canada has fraudulently used an advertisement, which is fake, in which Ronald Reagan is talking negatively about tariffs,” Trump said. wrote Late Thursday nights on Truth Social.
He added: “The tariffs are so critical to the national security and economy of the United States that, based on their egregious behavior, all trade negotiations with Canada are terminated.”
Trump’s post came shortly after the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute released statementthe government is saying Ontario An ad campaign was created “using selective audio and video” of Reagan that “misrepresents” the former president’s 1987 radio address.
The foundation said the Ontario government did not receive permission to access or edit the comments, and that it is “reviewing its legal options.”
In advertising, Posted Last Thursday, Reagan could be heard saying in voiceover on Give rise to wars.”
“There is a growing realization that the prosperity of all countries rests on rejecting protectionist legislation and promoting fair and free competition. America’s jobs and growth are at stake.”
What was not included in the ad was that Reagan defended his decision to impose new tariffs on some Japanese products after the Asian country did not enforce its trade agreement with the US on semiconductors.
“We had clear evidence that Japanese companies were engaging in unfair trade practices.” Reagan said at the time, “We expect our trading partners to live up to their agreements. As I’ve said, our commitment to free trade is also a commitment to fair trade.”
Independent Ford’s office has been reached for comment.
The Trump administration has echoed Reagan’s sentiments in its global trade war.
When announcing Trump’s sweeping tariffs on April 2, which the President dubbed “Liberation Day”, the White House said, “President Trump refuses to take advantage of the United States and believes tariffs are necessary to ensure fair trade, protect American workers, and reduce the trade deficit.”
“The path to prosperity is working together,” Ford said as he launched the Ontario ad campaign in the US.
Trump began a dispute with Canada over tariffs shortly after his second term began. In early February, he imposed an additional 25 percent levy on almost all goods coming from Canada, but the tariffs did not take effect until early March. Canada imposed retaliatory tariffs.
In June, Trump imposed a 50 percent tariff on all steel and aluminum imports, of which Canada is a top supplier.