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What's in Reagan advert that's caused US-Canada trade talks collapse?

What's in Reagan advert that's caused US-Canada trade talks collapse?

Summary

President Donald Trump has announced that he will stop all trade talks with Canada. This decision follows an advertisement by Canada's Ontario province featuring a speech by former President Ronald Reagan on tariffs. The ad uses parts of Reagan's 1987 address on trade but rearranges his comments.

Key Facts

  • President Donald Trump has halted trade negotiations with Canada.
  • The ad is from Ontario, Canada, and uses excerpts from Ronald Reagan's 1987 radio address.
  • The ad discusses tariffs and their negative impact on Americans.
  • Trump has labeled the ad as "FAKE."
  • The Ronald Reagan Foundation stated that the ad misrepresents Reagan's original speech.
  • Reagan's original speech spoke against high tariffs and supported free trade.
  • The ad rearranges Reagan's words but does not change them.
  • Trump opposes the ad's anti-tariff message, influencing his decision on trade talks.

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