Trump terminates Canada trade talks over alleged fake Reagan ad
1 Min Read
US President Donald Trump halts all trade negotiations with Canada, citing a fake Ronald Reagan ad related to tariffs as the reason.
-
President Donald Trump answers questions from reporters during a roundtable on criminal cartels in the State Dining of the White House on October 23, 2025 in Washington. (AP)
US President Donald Trump has officially suspended all trade negotiations with Canada, citing what he described as "fraudulently" involving former US President Ronald Reagan.
Trump made the announcement on Thursday via Truth Social, accusing Ottawa of disseminating a fabricated advertisement that appeared to show Reagan criticizing tariffs.
"Canada has fraudulently used an advertisement, which is FAKE, featuring Ronald Reagan speaking negatively about Tariffs … Based on their egregious behavior, ALL TRADE NEGOTIATIONS WITH CANADA ARE HEREBY TERMINATED," Trump stated.
Trade talks suspended indefinitely
The suspension marks a sharp escalation in tensions between Washington and Ottawa, with Trump's decision effectively freezing ongoing discussions around trade frameworks and tariff-related disputes. No immediate response from Canadian officials has been reported.
US-Canada trade relations have faced mounting pressure in recent months, with disputes centering on tariffs imposed by the US and retaliatory measures from Canada. The emergence of a controversial ad, allegedly portraying Reagan opposing tariffs, appears to have triggered this latest fallout.
