Ontario Runs Anti-Tariff Ads During World Series Amid Trump Trade Dispute

U.S. President Donald Trump reacted strongly to an Ontario government TV advertisement that criticized his trade policies using clips of former President Ronald Reagan, leading him to announce a halt to trade talks with Canada. The ad aired during the World Series and aimed to highlight the impact of tariffs on workers and businesses, which angered Trump, who accused Canada of trying to influence the U.S. Supreme Court's pending decision on tariffs. Ontario Premier Doug Ford initially continued the campaign but later paused it to facilitate the resumption of trade negotiations. Canadian officials, including Prime Minister Carney, expressed a desire to restart talks when the U.S. is ready, despite not receiving any formal notice about the suspension of negotiations from the U.S. side. Some stakeholders interpreted Trump's softened language on social media as a possible retreat from his earlier extreme position, offering hope for dialogue to continue. Meanwhile, Trump reiterated his commitment to fair and free trade, citing similar issues with Japan and emphasizing cooperation to resolve trade disputes.