Ontario Premier Ford Stands by Ad That Angered Trump
Ford says the anti-tariff ad sparked 11.4 billion views and aims to highlight job losses from unfair US tariffs on Ontario's $73 billion auto sector exports.
- Ontario Premier Doug Ford declared a 10 percent tariff on Canadian goods after airing an ad featuring Ronald Reagan, angering U.S. President Donald Trump.
- Trump accused Ford's government of airing a fraudulent ad that misrepresented Reagan's speech.
- The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation stated that the ad did not have permission and misrepresented Reagan's original address on tariffs.
- Despite the controversy, Ford claimed the ad achieved over 11.4 billion views and increased awareness about tariffs.
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