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Overall, the ad’s message aligns with most of Reagan’s remarks, which, over five minutes, expressed a dim view of tariffs
Marc Short, who was chief of staff to former Vice President Pence, said Sunday that President Trump’s response to a Canadian advertisement featuring former President Reagan shows an “upside-down
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Canada’s Doug Ford Says Trump’s Reaction Is Proof Reagan Ad Was Genius
The ad was developed by Ontario’s provincial government. The goal of the ad, per Ontario Premier Doug Ford, was to reach as many Americans as possible. After a conversation with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Ford announced the decision to pull the ad, which will officially stop airing on Monday.
Scott Bessent said Ontario's anti-tariff ad, featuring quotes from Ronald Reagan, was "propaganda" aimed at swaying public opinion.
President Trump announced Saturday he would place a new 10 percent tariff on Canada after he accused Ontario Premier Doug Ford of launching a misleading ad featuring President Ronald Reagan discussing tariffs.