US President Trump Terminates Trade Negotiations with Canada Over Alleged Cheating and Influence-Peddling

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US President Donald Trump announced on Friday the conclusion of all trade negotiations with Canada, citing alleged cheating and attempts to influence the US Supreme Court. Trump accused Canada of publishing a fake advertisement attributing negative views on tariffs to the late President Ronald Reagan, with a value of USD 75,000,000. The US president claimed that the Ronald Reagan Foundation had exposed this fraud and maintained that tariffs are crucial to the national security and economy of the United States.

Key Takeaways:

  • US President Donald Trump has terminated all trade negotiations with Canada, citing alleged cheating and influence-peddling.
  • Trump accused Canada of publishing a fake advertisement featuring Ronald Reagan speaking negatively about tariffs, valued at USD 75,000,000.
  • The advertisement was allegedly used to interfere with the decision of the US Supreme Court and other courts.
  • Trump stated that tariffs are very important to the national security and economy of the US.
  • The US has imposed a 35 percent levy on many Canadian imports.
  • Canada aspires to persuade the American president to back down and lower the fees.

Statistics:

  • The advertisement published by Canada was valued at USD 75,000,000, according to Trump.
  • The US has imposed a 35 percent levy on many Canadian imports.
  • The US Supreme Court is set to rule in November on whether to endorse Trump's hiked fees on Canadian imports.

Sources:

  • (Kuwait News Agency)