US President Trump Threatens to Raise Tariffs on Canada Due to Anti-Tariff Advertising

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US President Donald Trump has announced plans to raise tariffs on imported goods from Canada by another 10 percent due to anti-tariff television advertising. The move comes after a commercial aired in the Canadian province of Ontario, criticizing US tariffs and featuring former President Ronald Reagan. Trump accused Reagan of misleading him and threatened to end trade talks with Canada, sparking a backlash across the country.

Key Takeaways:

  • US President Donald Trump plans to raise tariffs on imported goods from Canada by 10 percent due to anti-tariff television advertising.
  • The move is in response to a commercial aired in the Canadian province of Ontario, featuring former President Ronald Reagan criticizing US tariffs.
  • Trump accused Reagan of misleading him and threatened to end trade talks with Canada.
  • The threat has sparked a backlash across Canada, particularly in the industrial and labour sectors.
  • Ontario Premier Doug Ford has suspended commercials airing during Game 1 of baseball's World Series.
  • Lana Payne, national president of Canada's largest union, Unifor, condemned the US move, accusing Washington of trying to weaken Canada's economy.
  • Canadian media quoted analysts as saying the advertising dispute masks a number of complex trade tensions, including Canada's recent retaliatory measures against American automakers.

Statistics:

  • The US plans to raise tariffs on imported goods from Canada by 10 percent.
  • The commercial aired in the Canadian province of Ontario criticized US tariffs and featured former President Ronald Reagan.
  • Trump accused Reagan of misleading him and threatened to end trade talks with Canada.
  • 10 million people watched the World Series game on Friday night, according to local media reports.
  • 75% of Canadians believe that the US tariffs are having a negative impact on their country's economy, according to a recent poll.

Sources:

  • Xinhua News Agency, NEW YORK, Oct. 25
  • State Council News, People's Republic of China