President Donald Trump has announced a sharp escalation in trade policy by imposing an additional 10 % tariff on imports from Canada, bringing the total leap above the current duties. The announcement, made on Saturday, came after Mr. Trump cited a television advertisement aired by the Ontario government that he called a “serious misrepresentation of the facts.”
The ad in question featured excerpts from a speech by Ronald Reagan and criticized U.S. tariff policy, prompting the U.S. leader to halt trade talks with Canada. Canada’s provincial leaders quickly responded, with Ontario’s premier pledging to suspend the ad and revive negotiations.
This move adds to mounting tension between the two nations’ trade relationship, following earlier tariff hikes and retaliatory measures. Industries on both sides may face higher costs and increased uncertainty as the situation unfolds. Negotiations are expected to resume, but the message from Washington is clear: trade concessions may not be off the table.
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