Trump Halts Trade Talks with Canada Over Alleged Supreme Court Meddling
President TRUMP suspended trade negotiations with Canada following an Ontario ad campaign that criticized tariffs—a cornerstone of his economic policy. The C$75 million nationwide campaign, backed by Ontario Premier Doug Ford, featured a 1987 Ronald Reagan quote warning against tariffs. Trump denounced the ad as fraudulent, claiming it misrepresented Reagan's stance while attempting to influence a pending U.S. Supreme Court ruling on his tariff authority.
The dispute marks another escalation in U.S.-Canada trade tensions. Trump framed the ad as judicial interference, accusing Canada of historical tariff abuses and vowing to end perceived exploitation of American interests. Negotiations remain frozen, echoing June's breakdown over Canada's Digital Services Tax.