Summary
President Trump ended trade talks with Canada due to a TV ad showing former President Reagan negatively discussing tariffs. Trump accused the ad of trying to influence a Supreme Court case about his tariffs and declared that trade negotiations with Canada are over. Canadian officials have not yet commented on the situation.
Key Facts
- President Trump halted trade discussions with Canada because of a TV ad.
- Trump claims the ad wrongly showed Reagan criticizing tariffs.
- He believes the ad aims to interfere with a Supreme Court case related to tariffs.
- Trump cited national security and economic reasons for stopping negotiations.
- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has not responded to requests for comment.
- Carney recently announced a plan to increase Canadian exports outside the U.S.
- Trump’s tariffs have led to increased tensions with major U.S. trading partners like Canada.
