President Donald Trump has imposed a 10% tariff increase on Canadian imports following a controversial ad campaign by Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s government. The advertisement, which falsely attributed misleading statements to former President Ronald Reagan, was pulled after public backlash but aired during the World Series weekend.

Trump criticized Canada for exploiting Reagan’s legacy to advance its trade agenda, calling the ad a “fraud” designed to shield Canadian tariffs that harm U.S. interests. He accused Ottawa of attempting to sway the U.S. Supreme Court to legitimize its trade policies. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation condemned the ad as an unauthorized manipulation of Reagan’s speeches, stating it misrepresented his stance on tariffs.

Ford initially vowed to remove the ad but delayed its takedown to allow it to air during the World Series. Trump responded by pausing all trade negotiations with Canada and escalating tariffs, citing national security and economic protection. The move comes amid broader tensions over global trade practices, as the Supreme Court prepares to review Trump’s tariff policies.

The controversy has sparked public debate, with supporters praising Trump’s actions as necessary accountability and critics condemning the escalation of trade conflicts.