An advertisement made Trump furious and interrupted the US-Canada trade negotiations! He angrily accused Ontario of "fake ads manipulating the Supreme Court".

U.S. President Trump swiftly announced Thursday evening: to immediately terminate all trade negotiations with Canada. The reason? An advertisement from Ontario, Canada “altered President Reagan's speech content,” which was accused of attempting to interfere with the tariff case that the U.S. Supreme Court is about to hear.

This is Trump's second time halting trade talks with Canada within a year. This time, the tensions are higher, involving not only international trade but also the manipulation of political legacies, controversies over speech authorization, and the upcoming major case in the U.S. Supreme Court.

Controversial advertisement: Reagan speaks out against tariffs? Ontario spends $75 million on promotion.

The controversy originated from a bold move by Ontario Premier Doug Ford. On October 14, Ford announced that he would invest $75 million in advertising within the United States, quoting a line from a 1987 radio speech by former U.S. President Ronald Reagan, criticizing the harm of tariff policies on American workers and consumers.

In the advertisement, Reagan's voice resonates amidst a series of American landscapes and family scenes: “When someone says, 'Let's impose tariffs on foreign imports,' it seems like an act of patriotism… But in the long run, such trade barriers will hurt every American worker and consumer.” Ford bluntly stated: “I am a staunch supporter of Reagan, and this advertisement needs to reach every Republican district.”

Reagan Foundation speaks out: Misquoted and considering legal action.

However, soon after, the Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute issued a stern statement regarding this, stating that the advertisement “misrepresented Reagan's original intent at the time” and that it used his audio content without authorization. Although it did not explicitly point out which parts were “misleading,” the Foundation urged the public to visit its YouTube channel to watch the original version of Reagan's speech from 1987 and stated that it was “reviewing legal options.”

Trump fires: Fake Reagan ads meddle with American courts, ending all negotiations!

Trump quickly posted on Truth Social to criticize: “Canada fraudulently used a fake advertisement, misusing Reagan's statements against tariffs, with the aim of interfering with the upcoming Supreme Court case proceedings.” He further emphasized: “Tariffs are crucial to U.S. national security and the economy. Given Canada's atrocious behavior, all trade negotiations are immediately terminated!” These remarks have plunged the U.S.-Canada trade outlook into deeper uncertainty, especially with Trump still being a leading candidate in the 2024 presidential election.

Behind the Scenes: The U.S. Supreme Court Will Rule on Trump's Tariff Authority

Trump's move is not merely an emotional reaction. According to forecasts, the U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear a key case in November that will determine whether Trump has the authority to unilaterally impose broad tariffs. This legal battle will directly affect the legitimacy of his trade policy during his second term.

Trump positions himself as the “Tariff President,” and his anger towards Canada this time may also be a way to exert political pressure on the courts or to solidify core voters' recognition of his image as being “tough against foreign interference” in the election campaign.

Not for the first time: Trump takes action against Canada for the second time in six months.

This is not the first time Trump has suspended negotiations with Canada. On June 27 of this year, Trump also announced the “termination of all US-Canada trade talks” citing “Canada's digital service tax on US tech companies” as the reason. At that time, Canada withdrew the tax two days later, which eased the situation slightly. Whether this latest incident will also cool down in a short period remains to be seen. But it is obvious that Trump is no longer hiding the operation of tying trade policy to election strategy.

From Reagan to Trump, whose “strategic blunder” did Canada enter?

Canada originally wanted to use Reagan's voice of “free trade” to convey an anti-tariff stance, but unexpectedly stepped on Trump's political red line. Trump also took the opportunity to reinforce his position that “tariffs are patriotic”. While the U.S.-Canada trade negotiations have been put on hold, this confrontation surrounding tariffs, law, and politics is just about to reach its climax.

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