Trump says Canadian ad misstated Ronald Reagan's views on tariffs. Here are the facts and context

Trump's Dispute with Canada Over Tariffs

President Donald Trump ended trade talks with Canada due to a Canadian ad that he claimed misstated former President Ronald Reagan's views on tariffs.

The ad, from Ontario's provincial government, quoted Reagan from 38 years ago criticizing tariffs, which Trump favors as an economic tool.

Trump described the ad as "fake".

The incident led to Trump's withdrawal from trade talks with Canada on Thursday.

Author's summary: Trump ends Canada trade talks over ad.

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