Ontario Pauses Anti-Tariff Ads After Trump Halts Trade Talks

Ontario Premier Doug Ford decided to pause an anti-tariff advertising campaign featuring clips of President Ronald Reagan criticizing tariffs after President Donald Trump halted trade negotiations with Canada in response. The campaign, funded by the Ontario government, aired during the World Series and aimed to spark discussion about the impact of tariffs on workers and businesses. Ford stated that the ads would continue through the first two World Series games before pausing starting Monday, following consultations with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to facilitate the resumption of trade talks. The advertisements had succeeded in reaching a significant U.S. audience and ignited a political reaction, with some Canadian leaders supporting the campaign despite Trump's objections. This move reflects an effort to de-escalate tensions and strengthen economic ties between the two countries.