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world2 months ago

Trump escalates tariffs on Canada amid ad disputes and political tensions

US President Donald Trump announced a 10% increase in tariffs on Canadian goods after Ontario aired an anti-tariff ad featuring Ronald Reagan, which Trump called a 'fraud.' The ad, criticized by the Reagan Foundation, was part of Ontario's campaign against US tariffs, which have already been imposed on Canadian exports. Trump also accused Canada of trying to influence a US Supreme Court case on tariffs, amid ongoing trade tensions.

politics2 months ago

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

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.

world2 months ago

U.S.-Canada Trade Tensions Rise Amid Trump-Reagan Disputes

Ontario Premier Doug Ford posted a video of Ronald Reagan opposing tariffs in response to President Trump's cancellation of trade negotiations with Canada, escalating trade tensions between the two countries. Ford's pro-trade ad, funded by Ontario, aims to counter Trump's tariffs and rhetoric, but has sparked criticism and political debate across Canada, highlighting the complex and contentious nature of US-Canada trade relations.

politics1 year ago

"Biden's Strategic Moves: Cash Edge Widens, Private Fundraisers, and Contrasting Himself with Trump"

President Biden is using Reagan's classic "Are you better off than you were four years ago?" question to remind voters of life during Trump's presidency, highlighting the Covid-19 pandemic and racial justice protests. Biden's campaign aims to contrast Trump's term with his own presidency, emphasizing the country's recovery from the pandemic. Both campaigns are using the question to draw contrasts, as recent polling reflects a tight race between the two men. Despite Biden's efforts, some voters still have nostalgia for the Trump presidency, while the Trump campaign continues to use the phrase to question Biden's leadership.