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Doug Ford Boasts About 'Best Ad I Ever Ran' in Dig at Donald Trump

Doug Ford Boasts About 'Best Ad I Ever Ran' in Dig at Donald Trump

Summary

Ontario Premier Doug Ford claimed his advertisement criticizing tariffs led to the U.S. President Donald Trump canceling trade talks with Canada. The ad used a clip of former U.S. President Ronald Reagan speaking against protectionism. In response, President Trump threatened to raise tariffs on Canadian imports by 10%.

Key Facts

  • Ontario Premier Doug Ford is promoting an anti-tariff ad.
  • The ad featured former U.S. President Ronald Reagan opposing protectionism.
  • Ford claims the ad received over a billion views globally.
  • He says the ad led to a debate in the U.S. about tariffs.
  • President Trump canceled trade talks with Canada after seeing the ad.
  • Trump threatened a 10% increase in tariffs on Canadian goods.
  • Ford believes the ad was successful in challenging Trump’s trade policies.
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