January 1, Canada Retreats After Trump Blasts Reagan Ad

Wyatt’s Take

• Ontario cancels $75M anti-tariff ad campaign in U.S. after Trump’s pushback.
• Trump called ad fake and accused Canada of interfering in U.S. politics.
• Legal threats and canceled trade talks follow use of Reagan’s image and words.

Ontario’s premier is pulling a pricey ad campaign aimed at Americans after President Trump pushed back hard. Doug Ford says he’s pausing the $75 million anti-tariff effort that featured Ronald Reagan’s old radio remarks.

The move comes after Trump called out Canada for running the ad, blasting it as fake and politically motivated.

Our intention was always to initiate a conversation about the kind of economy that Americans want to build and the impact of tariffs on workers and businesses. We’ve achieved our goal, having reached U.S. audiences at the highest levels. I’ve directed my team to keep putting our…

— Doug Ford (@fordnation) October 24, 2025

Trump said on Truth Social that Ontario’s ad “fraudulently used an advertisement, which is FAKE, featuring Ronald Reagan speaking negatively about Tariffs.”

The foundation that runs Reagan’s legacy says Ontario didn’t have permission to use his voice and might pursue legal action. They also urged people to see Reagan’s full comments for context.

It’s official: Ontario’s new advertising campaign in the U.S. has launched.

Using every tool we have, we’ll never stop making the case against American tariffs on Canada. The way to prosperity is by working together.

Watch our new ad. pic.twitter.com/SgIVC1cqMJ

— Doug Ford (@fordnation) October 16, 2025

Ford’s team plans to air the ad during the World Series before shutting it down on Monday, hoping talks with the U.S. can restart soon.

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