A sudden shift and accusations… Trump cancels trade talks with Canada

Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform on Thursday: "The Foundation of former US President Ronald Reagan just announced that Canada fraudulently used an ad featuring Ronald Reagan speaking negatively about tariffs."

Trade talks between America and Canada

He added "Based on their outrageous behavior, all trade negotiations with Canada are cancelled"

Trump said that the campaign, which was produced by the Canadian province of Ontario and broadcast on American television channels, aims to "Interfering with the decision of the US Supreme Court" Which will issue its ruling on the issue of the comprehensive customs duties imposed by him.

He wrote again on "Truth Social" Friday "Canada cheated and was exposed!" Adding "Canada has often cheated on tariffs, charging our farmers up to 400%. Now, it and other countries can no longer exploit the United States"

Canada-US Relations

There was no immediate comment from officials in Canada, as Carney said in his budget speech earlier this week that Washington’s trade policy, which has radically changed, requires a renewal of Ottawa’s economic strategy.

Trump added on Friday on his platform that Reagan "He loved tariffs for the sake of our country and its national security"

The Ronald Reagan Foundation reported on X that the Ontario government selectively used audio and video clips from a radio speech he gave in April 1987. "He distorts" What the former Republican president said in his speech about trade, adding that it "She is reviewing her legal options in the matter"

This sudden shift in the relationship between the two North American neighbors comes about two weeks after Carney visited the White House in an effort to reduce US customs duties.

Although about 85% of goods are exempt from customs duties between the United States and Canada due to their commitment to the North American Free Trade Agreement, the international duties imposed by Trump on Sectors such as steel, aluminum and automobiles have had a negative impact on Canadian companies and led to job losses.