Trump Imposes 10% Tariff on Canadian Goods, Citing ‘Fraudulent’ Practices

Trump Hikes Canadian Tariffs by 10% Over Controversial Anti-Tariff Ad Featuring Reagan.

US President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he is imposing an additional 10% tariff on Canadian goods, escalating tensions over a Canadian anti-tariff advertisement featuring former US President Ronald Reagan.

The decision comes just two days after Trump halted all trade talks with Canada, criticizing the campaign as “fake” and misleading.

“Their advertisement was to be taken down immediately, but they let it run during the World Series, knowing that it was a FRAUD,” Trump wrote on Truth Social as he traveled to Asia for meetings with key regional leaders.
“Because of their serious misrepresentation of the facts and hostile act, I am increasing the tariff on Canada by 10% over and above what they are paying now.”

The Controversial Ad
The ad, released by the Canadian province of Ontario, cited Reagan’s 1987 radio address on trade, warning that high tariffs could trigger retaliation and trade wars. While the quote matches transcripts from the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, the foundation noted that Ontario used “selective audio and video,” and it is reviewing possible legal action.

Ontario has promised to pull the ad on Monday to allow trade negotiations to resume.

Economic Fallout
Trump’s sectoral tariffs—especially on steel, aluminum, and automobiles—have already impacted Canadian businesses, resulting in job losses and financial pressure. Despite this, most trade under the USMCA remains tariff-free, covering roughly 85% of cross-border commerce.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney described the tariffs as “levels last seen during the Great Depression” and emphasized the need for a dramatic shift in economic strategy, noting that adjustments will require sacrifices and time.

The trade dispute coincides with the World Series, adding a symbolic edge: the Toronto Blue Jays, a Canadian team, faced off against the Los Angeles Dodgers, a US team, with the Blue Jays winning 11-4 in Game 1.