Ontario launches $75 million ad campaign using the words of Ronald Reagan to argue against tariffs.

 

 

Trump terminates trade talks with Canada over tariffs ad featuring Reagan

 

President Trump said he's ended trade talks with Canada over a TV ad that's running in the province of Ontario, which he claimed "fraudulently" featured the late President Reagan "speaking negatively" about tariffs.

The big picture: Trump accused Canadian officials of trying to interfere in a legal challenge to his tariffs that's before the U.S. Supreme Court with the anti-tariffs ad that Reagan's foundation said misrepresented a 1987 address on free trade by the former president. The foundation said it's reviewing its legal options.

 

Driving the news: "They only did this to interfere with the decision of the U.S. Supreme Court, and other courts," Trump claimed on Truth Social, ahead of oral arguments the justices are due to hear early next month in a case challenging his tariffs.

• "TARIFFS ARE VERY IMPORTANT TO THE NATIONAL SECURITY, AND ECONOMY, OF THE U.S.A. Based on their egregious behavior, ALL TRADE NEGOTIATIONS WITH CANADA ARE HEREBY TERMINATED," he added.

What they're saying: A spokesperson for Ontario Premier Doug Ford told CBC News his government hadn't done anything wrong and that the excerpt was unedited.

Why it matters: This is what some economists see as a key risk of the Trump 2.0 era: never-ending trade wars, fragile negotiations that Trump could blowing up at any moment — and the economic uncertainty that comes along with both.

 

https://www.axios.com/2025/10/24/trump-us-canada-trade-tariffs-carney-reagan

 

8 minutes ago, Schoggibueb said:

A spokesperson for Ontario Premier Doug Ford told CBC News his government hadn't done anything wrong and that the excerpt was unedited.

 

Doug is a buffoon.

7 minutes ago, blaze master said:

 

Doug is a buffoon.

Who cares what you think about Doug Ford?

 

Only hate spewing - no discussion culture - magastani-style.

Has anyone seen what the administration is spending tariff money on? Has it helped the economy?

1 hour ago, blaze master said:

 

Doug is a buffoon.

I preferred his brother. At least he was an honest buffoon.

 

This ad is a stupid, performative, waste of money. Who is the target? Who does it hope to sway or convince?  

3 minutes ago, Hanaguma said:

I preferred his brother. At least he was an honest buffoon.

 

This ad is a stupid, performative, waste of money. Who is the target? Who does it hope to sway or convince?  

It hopes to educate US voters, predominantly from red states, that the demigod of the Repugnant party, Ronnie Raygun, was not a big supporter of tariffs, as they don't help in many situations, such as the one that both countries are currently facing. Hopefully, some voters will realize that Trump is destroying the US economy and alienating their former ally and trading partner. 

1 minute ago, b17 said:

It hopes to educate US voters, predominantly from red states, that the demigod of the Repugnant party, Ronnie Raygun, was not a big supporter of tariffs, as they don't help in many situations, such as the one that both countries are currently facing. Hopefully, some voters will realize that Trump is destroying the US economy and alienating their former ally and trading partner. 

But according to Axios, the ad is running in Ontario. How will that influence American voters?  It makes no sense. Unless Ford is trying to sabotage Carney before a deal can be finalized. And that would p!ss me off, even though I am a true blue Conservative.  Provincial leaders should never backstab the federal government, no matter who is in charge.

10 minutes ago, Hanaguma said:

But according to Axios, the ad is running in Ontario. How will that influence American voters?  It makes no sense.

 

So you didn't read the full article (link is given)

 

"The Ontario ad has aired in major markets, including D.C., and during the Toronto Blue Jays’ games. “We’re going to repeat that message to every Republican district there is right across the entire country,” Ford said last week before the ad launched."

2 minutes ago, Schoggibueb said:

 

So you didn't read the full article (link is given)

 

"The Ontario ad has aired in major markets, including D.C., and during the Toronto Blue Jays’ games. “We’re going to repeat that message to every Republican district there is right across the entire country,” Ford said last week before the ad launched."

You are right, I didn't. Just the blurb in the post.  But even so, how doe Ford think this could do anything useful?  Somehow bring pressure to bear on The Donald? That usually doesn't end well. And especially, as I said, negotiating deals is a federal responsibility.  Ford would be better to take up his concerns with the Prime Minister.  

 

But sadly, this kind of gesture type politics is something that he does all too often lately. It is disappointing.

19 minutes ago, Hanaguma said:

But sadly, this kind of gesture type politics is something that he does all too often lately. It is disappointing.

Ah, so the bullying Trump and his admin with the same manners are OK, constantly almost every day.

 

When another country doesen‘t accept it and talks back - thats then dissapointing. Aha.

 

Your compass may need to be readjusted.

 

 

So Ontario is feeling the pinch of the tariffs and puts this ad out ?

Nobody ever said that Canada and lots of other countries don't "feel the pinch".

 

But as noted in another topic - who needs friends? Trump gets his pockets filled. You seem to like to get ripped off. That's absolutley fine with me.

48 minutes ago, FlorC said:

So Ontario is feeling the pinch of the tariffs and puts this ad out ?

The essense of derangement Im afraid. Canada had an ingrowing toe nail, Ford just shot off the entire foot with a bazooka. Classic stupidity🤣

2 hours ago, Schoggibueb said:

Who cares what you think about Doug Ford?

 

Only hate spewing - no discussion culture - magastani-style.

 

Other people that live in Ontario care. Do you live in Ontario ? There are plenty of reasons to hate Doug. 

 

Ps...wouldn't a maga like Doug considedig he's the same political side as maga ? 

2 hours ago, Hanaguma said:

I preferred his brother. At least he was an honest buffoon.

 

This ad is a stupid, performative, waste of money. Who is the target? Who does it hope to sway or convince?  

 

Rob was liked by many. He was also very right about the Eglington LRT.

1 hour ago, SunnyinBangrak said:

The essense of derangement Im afraid. Canada had an ingrowing toe nail, Ford just shot off the entire foot with a bazooka. Classic stupidity🤣

Ford must be auditioning for the Prime Ministership some day. Otherwise, he is being pointlessly antagonistic.

2 hours ago, Schoggibueb said:

Ah, so the bullying Trump and his admin with the same manners are OK, constantly almost every day.

 

When another country doesen‘t accept it and talks back - thats then dissapointing. Aha.

 

Your compass may need to be readjusted.

 

 

It is disappointing when a provincial leader oversteps his mandate and pokes his nose into matters that are the bailiwick of the federal government. Especially for no purpose. There is plenty of time to talk back AFTER making a deal. 

1 hour ago, blaze master said:

 

Rob was liked by many. He was also very right about the Eglington LRT.

Rob was a party. Remember him dancing away at the Steak Queen Restaurant in Etobicoke? Classic.  But he did love Toronto. More than I can say for the current fiasco of a mayor. 

4 minutes ago, Hanaguma said:

Rob was a party. Remember him dancing away at the Steak Queen Restaurant in Etobicoke? Classic.  But he did love Toronto. More than I can say for the current fiasco of a mayor. 

 

Shes just another career politician. Remember Robs p comment. Makes Trump's grab em comment look so tame. 😆

4 hours ago, blaze master said:

 

Doug is a buffoon.

 

His bro, RIP was funny as fuk

1 minute ago, Celsius said:

 

His bro, RIP was funny as fuk

 

Even with all his flaws Rob loved the people and did try to fight for them. 

4 hours ago, Hanaguma said:

But according to Axios, the ad is running in Ontario. How will that influence American voters?  It makes no sense. Unless Ford is trying to sabotage Carney before a deal can be finalized. And that would p!ss me off, even though I am a true blue Conservative.  Provincial leaders should never backstab the federal government, no matter who is in charge.

The ad is running on U.S. networks. 

5 hours ago, blaze master said:

 

Doug is a buffoon.

Well he is up against some pretty stiff competition in those stakes!

3 hours ago, Schoggibueb said:

Nobody ever said that Canada and lots of other countries don't "feel the pinch".

 

But as noted in another topic - who needs friends? Trump gets his pockets filled. You seem to like to get ripped off. That's absolutley fine with me.

Sadly I'm a euro and we're used to getting ripped off.

Not by Trump's tariffs but by our own government and taxes.

22 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

The ad is running on U.S. networks. 

Bit late to the party there, Chomps... the discussion has moved on past that point.

19 minutes ago, JAG said:

Well he is up against some pretty stiff competition in those stakes!

 

I voted against Doug in the last election. Will come to a surprise to many on here but I actually voted liberal.

 

 

2 minutes ago, FlorC said:

Sadly I'm a euro and we're used to getting ripped off.

 

Hardly to believe that a european would write "I'm a euro".

 

Get a green card for the US. Or move to Hungaria. As a "euro" no problem. Thats for sure a much better place for you.

I bet that picture of Reagan, which was on the wall behind his desk in the Oval Office, will have been trashed by now

Ooooops...75 million for the ad. 

 

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=HrGOBb2Wx1w&pp=ygUSRm9yZCB0byBwYXVzZSBhbnRp