Trump Ends Trade Talks With Canada Over Controversial Ad | AI News Digest
In a surprising move, President Donald Trump declared the end of all trade negotiations with Canada, attributing his decision to a television ad he claimed distorted facts regarding U.S. tariffs. This announcement came on the heels of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s recent pledge to double non-U.S. exports in light of Trump’s tariffs. Trump denounced the advertisement, which featured former President Ronald Reagan, calling it misleading and an attempt to sway U.S. court decisions. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation also criticized the ad, asserting it was aired without their authorization. This development marks a significant escalation in trade tensions that could profoundly affect the economic ties between the U.S. and Canada, particularly since a large share of Canadian exports are sent to the U.S.
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