Former US President Donald Trump has officially ended all trade negotiations with Canada following a dispute over an advertisement that featured former President Ronald Reagan criticizing tariffs.
Trump described the ad as fraudulent and said Canada had used it misleadingly, prompting him to halt all ongoing discussions.
The announcement comes as trade tensions between Washington and Ottawa continue to grow. The advertisement, which drew Trump’s attention, included messages against tariffs on foreign goods and suggested that such measures lead to job losses and trade wars.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford confirmed earlier this week that the ad had reached Trump and that the former president was displeased with it.
During his time in office, Trump frequently used tariffs as a tool of economic pressure on other nations. His trade policies led to the highest levels of US tariffs since the 1930s, sparking several disputes with key partners, including Canada.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney responded by stating that Canada would not allow the United States to gain unfair access to its markets if trade negotiations failed.
Earlier this year, Trump imposed tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminum, and automobiles, leading Ottawa to retaliate with similar measures. Both governments have been in talks for weeks over a possible agreement involving the steel and aluminum industries.
The United States, Canada, and Mexico are set to review the 2020 North American Free Trade Agreement (USMCA) next year, which will be a critical moment for determining the future of trade relations across North America.
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