Trump Announces Additional 10% Tariff on Canadian Imports Over Ontario's Anti-Tariff Ad

President Donald Trump announced plans to increase tariffs on Canadian imports by an additional 10%, citing an anti-tariff television advertisement aired by Ontario. The ad, which featured excerpts from a 1987 address by former President Ronald Reagan opposing tariffs, was broadcast during the World Series. Ontario Premier Doug Ford stated the ad would be pulled after the weekend.

"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," Trump stated on his Truth Social platform while en route to Malaysia.

"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."

The implementation date and scope of the tariff increase remain unclear. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has been working to reduce existing tariffs, which have significantly impacted Canada's economy. Over 75% of Canadian exports are destined for the U.S., with daily cross-border trade amounting to approximately $2.7 billion.

Currently, many Canadian products face a 35% tariff, with steel and aluminum subject to 50% rates. Energy products have a lower rate of 10%, while goods covered by the U.S.-Canada-Mexico Agreement are exempt. This trade agreement is scheduled for review, as Trump has expressed dissatisfaction with it despite negotiating the deal during his first term.

Both Trump and Carney are set to attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit in Malaysia. However, Trump indicated he has no plans to meet with Carney during the event.

Trump criticized the Ontario ad for misrepresenting Reagan's stance on tariffs. Reagan's 1987 address, featured in the ad, articulated arguments against tariffs.

The ad's timing has also raised concerns about potential influence on the U.S. Supreme Court, which is scheduled to hear arguments next month regarding the president's authority to impose broad tariffs—a central component of Trump's economic strategy.