Overview
- Trump announced the new 10% levy on Canadian imports on Truth Social, escalating a months-long trade confrontation.
- He blamed a television spot from Ontario that invoked Ronald Reagan, calling it a “fraud” and ordering a halt to bilateral talks.
- The ad ran during a World Series broadcast and was accused by Trump of attempting to sway the Supreme Court’s view of his tariff policy.
- Ontario Premier Doug Ford said the province will pull the ad starting Monday after discussions with national leaders.
- Canada’s federal government, through minister Dominic LeBlanc, said it remains engaged in “constructive” contacts despite the pause in formal negotiations.