Doug Ford & Ronald Reagan

Doug Ford: Doug Ford, the Premier of Canada — Ontario, posted the anti-tariff ad featuring Ronald Reagan, which directly led to Donald Trump's decision to terminate trade talks with Canada. He defended the ad's use of Reagan's speech.

Ronald Reagan: Ronald Reagan's 1987 speech excerpts were used in an anti-tariff ad by Canada — Ontario, which Donald Trump deemed 'fraudulent' and used as a reason to terminate trade talks with Canada.

Doug Ford: Doug Ford, Premier of Canada — Ontario, commissioned and defended the anti-tariff ad, which caused significant diplomatic friction with the United States, and penned opinion pieces in American newspapers to advocate for free trade.

Ronald Reagan: Ronald Reagan's 1987 speech denouncing tariffs was used in an Canada — Ontario ad, which Donald Trump deemed 'false' and 'disrespectful', despite the ad accurately quoting Reagan's opposition to protectionism.

Doug Ford: Doug Ford, Premier of Canada — Ontario, initiated and later paused the anti-tariff ad campaign. His actions directly influenced the trade negotiations between Canada and the United States.

Ronald Reagan: Ronald Reagan's 1987 radio address on tariffs was selectively quoted in Canada — Ontario's ad, sparking controversy and contributing to Donald Trump's decision to terminate trade talks.

Doug Ford: Doug Ford, the Premier of Canada — Ontario, initially agreed to pull the anti-tariff ad after the weekend but allowed it to run during the World Series, which further angered Donald Trump and led to the tariff increase.

Ronald Reagan: Ronald Reagan's 1987 speech excerpts were used in an anti-tariff advertisement by Canada — Ontario, which angered Donald Trump and led to the tariff hike. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute complained about the ad's misrepresentation.

Doug Ford: Doug Ford, the Premier of Canada — Ontario, ran an anti-tariff advertisement that angered Donald Trump, leading to the cessation of trade talks. He is unapologetic about the ads.

Ronald Reagan: Ronald Reagan's 1987 speech against tariffs was cited in Canada — Ontario's advertisement, which Donald Trump claimed misrepresented Reagan's position.