Trump slaps new 10% tariff on Canada
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An ad campaign from the government of Ontario featured audio of former President Ronald Reagan denouncing tariffs on foreign goods. The video rearranges what Reagan said in a 1987 radio address, and it ignores some of the context.
The one-minute ad included some of Reagan’s remarks out of chronological order and omitted that Reagan recorded the address after imposing duties on some Japanese products. However, the ad’s overall message doesn’t misrepresent Reagan’s views on tariffs.
Jake Tapper called BS on President Donald Trump over his claims about an anti-tariff ad featuring a radio address by former President Ronald Reagan.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford said on Friday that the anti-tariffs advertisement featuring former President Reagan, which angered President Trump, will air during the World Series before being paused on Monday.
High tariffs inevitably lead to retaliation by foreign countries and the triggering of fierce trade wars.’