Petulant Donald Trump has decided to halt all trade negotiations with Canada due to concerns over television advertisements. The President expressed his dissatisfaction with what he deemed as “egregious behavior” in the ads, suggesting they were designed to influence court decisions and oppose tariffs. Trade tensions between the US and Canada have been escalating for months, and Trump’s sudden decision to cease negotiations is likely to worsen the situation.

Taking to Truth Social, Trump accused Canada of fraudulently using a $75,000 advertisement featuring Ronald Reagan speaking negatively about tariffs without permission. He emphasized the importance of tariffs for national security and the economy of the USA, citing this behavior as the reason for terminating all trade talks with Canada.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney had previously expressed intentions to double exports to countries beyond the US in response to Trump’s tariffs. However, Carney’s office has not yet responded to these recent developments as he departed for an Asian summit, while Trump is also scheduled to travel later.

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute denounced an advertisement by the government of Ontario, stating it misrepresented Reagan’s remarks on free and fair trade without permission. Legal actions are being considered by the foundation, urging the public to view the unedited video of Reagan’s address.

Despite a recent meeting between Trump and Carney to ease trade tensions, the future of the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement is uncertain as Trump has become increasingly critical of the deal he negotiated during his first term. The majority of Canadian exports are destined for the US, with billions of dollars’ worth of goods crossing the border daily.

Trump highlighted the impact of tariffs in response to a Canadian ad he saw on television, indicating that he understood why Canada would run such advertisements. Meanwhile, Ontario Premier Doug Ford shared the ad on social media, emphasizing the importance of fighting against American tariffs through collaboration for mutual prosperity.