Trump Increases Tariffs on Canadian Imports by 10% Following Ontario's Anti-Tariff Ad

President Donald Trump announced on Saturday an additional 10% tariff on Canadian imports, citing an anti-tariff advertisement aired by Ontario during the World Series. The ad featured excerpts from a 1987 address by former President Ronald Reagan, criticizing the use of tariffs. Trump expressed his disapproval on his Truth Social platform, stating that the ad was a "serious misrepresentation of the facts" and a "hostile act." He added, "I am increasing the Tariff on Canada by 10% over and above what they are paying now."

Ontario Premier Doug Ford had previously announced plans to halt the ad campaign starting Monday, aiming to resume trade talks with the U.S. However, the ad's airing during the World Series prompted Trump's decision to escalate tariffs. The White House has not specified when the new tariffs will take effect or which Canadian goods will be affected.

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute criticized the ad for using selective audio and video from Reagan's address without permission, stating that it misrepresented the former president's views.

This development adds strain to U.S.-Canada trade relations, with Canada already facing tariffs of up to 35% on various products. The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) exempts many goods from tariffs, but the agreement is up for review, and recent tensions have cast uncertainty over its future.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has been working to reduce tariffs and maintain trade relations with the U.S. More than three-quarters of Canadian exports go to the U.S., amounting to nearly $2.7 billion in goods and services crossing the border daily.

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