Donald Trump intensifies tariff war! US raises tariff on THIS country after it uses selective audio of…, White House plans to…
Canada has been criticized for putting out an ad that falsely edited former US President Ronald Reagan's remarks about tariffs.
Doland Trump’s ongoing tariff war shows little sign of finishing. After levying heavy tariffs on many countries during his presidency, Trump has once again decided to target this country, this time hitting the country with an additional 10% tariff. Well, the country is Canada.
What prompted the US to impose new tariffs on this country?
Earlier on Saturday, Doland Trump stated that he would raise US tariffs on Canada by 10% in response to an ad sponsored by the Ontario government opposing tariffs, worsening the relationship between one of the largest trading partners in the world, as reported by The Guardian. In other words, US President Trump has stated that he’s punishing Canada with 10 per cent extra tariffs for not pulling down the anti-tariff ad sooner.
The statement, made on Trump’s Truth Social, came after days of fiery back and forth surrounding a commercial that referenced Ronald Reagan and his pro-trade position — a representation that supposedly enraged the US president.
Who is responsible for the controversial use of selective audio?
Canada has been criticized for putting out an ad that falsely edited former US President Ronald Reagan’s remarks about tariffs. As per the Reagan Foundation, the ad campaign falsely edited Ronald Reagan’s audio and video, falsely editing the president’s message in his presidential radio address. The ad misrepresents the Presidential Radio Address,” and “did not seek nor receive permission to use and edit the remarks.
What actions does the White House plan next to enforce compliance?
Sharing a post on the social media platform, Truth Social, Trump stated,” Canada was caught, red handed, putting up a fraudulent advertisement on Ronald Reagan’s Speech on Tariffs. The Reagan Foundation said that they, “created an ad campaign using selective audio and video of President Ronald Reagan. The ad misrepresents the Presidential Radio Address,” and “did not seek nor receive permission to use and edit the remarks.”
“The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute is reviewing its legal options in this matter.” The sole purpose of this FRAUD was Canada’s hope that the United States Supreme Court will come to their “rescue” on Tariffs that they have used for years to hurt the United States. Now the United States is able to defend itself against high and overbearing Canadian Tariffs (and those from the rest of the World as well!),” Trump stated.
Furthermore, Trump stated, “Ronald Reagan LOVED Tariffs for purposes of National Security and the Economy, but Canada said he didn’t! Their Advertisement was to be taken down, IMMEDIATELY, but they let it run last night during the World Series, knowing that it was a FRAUD. Because of their serious misrepresentation of the facts, and hostile act, I am increasing the Tariff on Canada by 10% over and above what they are paying now. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
- Doland Trump stated that he would raise US tariffs on Canada by 10% in response to an ad sponsored by the Ontario government opposing tariffs.
- Canada has been criticized for putting out an ad that falsely edited former US President Ronald Reagan’s remarks about tariffs.
- Multiple Canadian products already face a 35% tariff, while steel and aluminium are subject to a 50% tariff, and energy products face a mere 10%.
- Trump did not clarify which products or sectors the additional 10% will apply to.
On Friday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford revealed the province will suspend its US advertising campaign on Monday in talks with Prime Minister Mark Carney to reopen trade discussions. The advertisement, paid for by the Ontario government, included excerpts of a speech Reagan gave in 1987 in which he stated, “trade barriers hurt every American worker.”
Where could this tariff escalation impact trade the most?
Multiple Canadian products already face a 35% tariff, while steel and aluminium are subject to a 50% tariff, and energy products face a mere 10%. Trump did not clarify which products or sectors the additional 10% will apply to.
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