Trump Escalates Trade War by Imposing 10% Tariffs on Canadian Goods After Ontario’s Anti-Tariff Ad Campaign

Former President Donald Trump escalated a simmering U.S.-Canada trade dispute by announcing a new 10% tariff on Canadian imports.

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This move followed Ontario airing an anti-tariff advertisement that used Ronald Reagan’s words.

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Multiple outlets report that Trump denounced the ad as a “fraud” and a “hostile” act.

He also moved to halt trade talks with Canada amid the controversy.

Legal questions and the timing for the tariff increase remain uncertain.

France 24 reports that Trump “imposed an additional 10% tariff.”

The Hill adds that he called the ad a “fraud” and a “hostile act,” threatening to end talks.

NBC News underscores that the “timing and legal basis for the tariff hike remain unclear.”

The BBC notes that Ontario Premier Doug Ford agreed to pause the ad campaign.

The Guardian frames the move within broader tariff hikes and negotiations halted amid accusations of “egregious behavior.”

At the center is Ontario’s World Series ad featuring edited or rearranged Reagan clips warning about tariffs.

BBC and South China Morning Post note that although Ford agreed to pause the campaign, the ads still aired over the weekend.

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WION and Newsweek detail accusations of selective editing, with WION pointing out omissions of Reagan’s support for limited tariffs.

France 24 and Swarajyamag add that the Reagan Presidential Foundation condemned the unauthorized editing and is weighing legal action.

The Vibes reports Trump suspended talks and stood firm on the new 10% tariff as he toured Asia.

Behind the headline figure, sources diverge on the tariff landscape and economic fallout.

“The article highlights escalating trade tensions between the US and Canada following President Trump’s increase of tariffs on Canadian imports like timber, steel, aluminum, and cars from 25% to 35%”

The Guardian

The Globe and Mail reports some tariffs are over 45% and have severely impacted steel, aluminum, autos, and lumber.

The Montreal Gazette cites current tariffs, which range from 35-50%, harming Canada’s economy.

Supply Chain Dive details a 35% general tariff since August 1, with USMCA exemptions.

Al Jazeera and The Telegraph underscore that most Canadian exports remain protected under USMCA, even as metals and autos face steep rates.

Together, they portray severe sectoral strain tempered by treaty carve-outs.

Several outlets report that Trump refused to meet Canada’s prime minister at the ASEAN summit in Malaysia.

Ontario and Ottawa attempted to de-escalate tensions during the summit.

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NBC News states that Trump does not plan to meet Canada’s leader.

AAP News mentions that both leaders would attend the summit but would not meet.

The Telegraph India reports that Trump refused to meet Canada’s prime minister at ASEAN.

Anadolu Ajansı provides a broader perspective, describing Ontario’s C$75 million campaign targeting Republicans.

The report also highlights Canada’s Indo-Pacific outreach aimed at reducing U.S. dependence.

The Straits Times adds that Ontario agreed to withdraw the advertisement by October 27 to restart talks.

Reactions split across borders and parties.

“Ontario Premier Doug Ford defended a controversial advertisement warning against tariffs as a conversation starter but agreed to withdraw it after talks with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, although the ad continued to air over the weekend”

The Independent

Benzinga quotes U.S. governors slamming the move, with Newsom calling Trump a “man child” and Shapiro warning it would harm consumers.

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The Canadian Chamber of Commerce urged diplomacy, according to The Sydney Morning Herald.

Straight Arrow News reports the Reagan Foundation criticized the ad and cites a legal scholar calling it a typical political attack.

Patch highlights New York’s governor warning of higher prices.

Global News flags auto-sector worries and calls for retaliation.

CBC reports some former Canadian officials think Trump’s threats may be a tactic to delay talks as Canada explores diversification.