Canada Apologizes to Trump Over Reagan Ad; Tariffs and Talks Hit Pause
Canada Apologizes to Trump Over Reagan Ad; Tariffs and Talks Hit Pause
Canada’s PM apologizes to Trump for a Reagan-era tariff ad, triggering tariff hikes and a pause in trade talks as Ottawa seeks new alliances.
A diplomatic moment drew attention when Canada’s prime minister said he had apologized to President Trump for an anti-tariff advertisement that featured Ronald Reagan and drew the U.S. leader’s ire. The ad was tied to criticism of tariffs and was connected to Ontario’s political scene through its backers. The PM explained that he asked Ontario not to air the spot, which later prompted the president to end trade talks.
Cover image source: Carney Says He Apologized to Trump Over Ad Reviving Reagan’s Tariff Criticism 🔗
