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Why did Trump end trade talks with Canada?

Asked 6 days ago

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Trump ended trade talks with Canada due to an Ontario government anti-tariff ad that used Ronald Reagan's voice and message without permission, which Trump and the Reagan Foundation said misrepresented Reagan's stance on tariffs.

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  • President Trump ends trade talks with Canada over an Ontario-funded anti-tariff ad.
  • The ad used excerpts from a 1987 Ronald Reagan speech criticizing tariffs. 7s
  • White House officials and the Ronald Reagan Foundation claim Reagan's words were taken out of context. 1m 17s
  • Trump accuses Canada of fraud and attempting to influence the Supreme Court's tariff decision. 1m 52s
  • Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Carney are expected to meet at an upcoming summit in Asia. 2m 8s
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Trump ending trade talks with Canada over anti-tariff ad
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CBS News
6 days ago
Trump ending trade talks with Canada over anti-tariff ad

Trump says he is ending trade talks with Canada due to an anti-tariff ad paid for by Ontario, which used excerpts from a 1987 Reagan address about tariffs.

Trump says all trade negotiations with Canada are terminated
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CBC News
6 days ago
Trump says all trade negotiations with Canada are terminated

Trump called off trade talks with Canada over an Ontario government ad using Ronald Reagan's voice, claiming it misrepresented Reagan's message and was used without permission.

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