Tensions Rise as US-Canada Trade Talks and Reagan Controversies Unfold

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President Trump withdrew from trade talks with Canada after criticizing a Canadian ad that misrepresented Ronald Reagan's views on tariffs, claiming Reagan loved tariffs for national security. However, Reagan's actual statements and policies showed he was critical of tariffs, despite some protectionist actions. Trump advocates for tariffs to protect American industries, significantly raising tariffs during his tenure, while Reagan's approach was more nuanced and often criticized protectionism.
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