Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has apologized to U.S. President Donald Trump over an anti-tariff advertisement that used a quote from former President Ronald Reagan. The ad, funded by Ontario, featured Reagan’s 1987 radio address, where he warned that tariffs would harm the U.S. economy. In response, Trump suspended trade talks with Canada and announced plans to impose an additional 10% tariff on Canadian imports.
Carney confirmed he apologized to Trump at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit in South Korea, saying the ad was “not something I would have done” and acknowledging that Trump was “offended” by it. Trump later said Carney had apologized and described their relationship as “very good,” though he criticized the ad.
The advertisement aired during the World Series and reportedly garnered significant attention, including one billion views. It led to a confrontation between U.S. envoy Pete Hoekstra and Ontario trade representative David Paterson, which Ford condemned as "absolutely unacceptable."
Trump has imposed tariffs on various countries, including Canada, with notable exceptions under trade agreements. He also suggested the ad was an attempt by Canada to influence a U.S. Supreme Court case regarding the legality of his tariffs.
Carney confirmed he apologized to Trump at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit in South Korea, saying the ad was “not something I would have done” and acknowledging that Trump was “offended” by it. Trump later said Carney had apologized and described their relationship as “very good,” though he criticized the ad.
The advertisement aired during the World Series and reportedly garnered significant attention, including one billion views. It led to a confrontation between U.S. envoy Pete Hoekstra and Ontario trade representative David Paterson, which Ford condemned as "absolutely unacceptable."
Trump has imposed tariffs on various countries, including Canada, with notable exceptions under trade agreements. He also suggested the ad was an attempt by Canada to influence a U.S. Supreme Court case regarding the legality of his tariffs.
