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The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation is crying “misrepresentation” over a Canadian ad that has led president Trump to end all trade talks with Ottawa.
The foundation said the ad, from Ontario, used “selective audio” from a 1987 speech without permission. Trump cited this criticism in his own post.
Trump called the ad “fraudulent” and “fake,” accusing Canada of “egregious behavior” and ending negotiations.
The ad was launched by Ontario premier Doug Ford to fight back against 35% US tariffs. Ford defended the ad’s message of cooperation.
The suspension of talks, confirmed by secretary of state Marco Rubio, threatens a massive trade relationship, as over 75% of Canadian exports go to the US.