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CNN: What the Ronald Reagan ad that got Trump so angry was really all about
Ontario's ad misused Reagan’s 1987 anti-tariff speech, prompting Trump to halt talks; Reagan Foundation said the ad misrepresented Reagan’s words and lacked permission.
- President Donald Trump canceled trade negotiations with Canada over an ad he called 'fake', posting critical messages on Truth Social and thanking the Reagan Foundation.
- Ronald Reagan delivered a five-minute national radio address on April 25, 1987 that railed against tariffs and expressed strong support for free and fair trade.
- Reagan argued tariffs reduce competition and ignite trade wars, warning high tariffs like Smoot-Hawley damage workers, raise prices, and increase government reliance, ultimately causing job losses.
- The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute said the ad used 'selective audio and video of President Ronald Reagan', claimed the Government of Ontario did not seek permission, and is reviewing legal options while urging viewers to watch the unedited speech.
- Ontario Premier Doug Ford said on October 14 his government placed the ad on virtually every major US network, airing repeatedly during the American League Championship Series and World Series.
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A ghost in the Oval Office: How Reagan looms over Trump presidency
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump announced he will end “all trade negotiations” with Canada over a provincially sponsored television ad that used the words of former President Ronald Reagan.
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