Archive · 28 Oct 2025
Ford Defends Reagan Ad Amidst Trump's Trade Dispute
Ontario's Premier, Doug Ford, ran an ad in the US that quoted Ronald Reagan criticizing tariffs.
This upset former US President Donald Trump, who then stopped trade talks with Canada and increased tariffs.
The ad, which cost $75 million, aired during the World Series.
Ford defended the ad, saying it was effective.
Mark Carney, the Canadian Prime Minister, supports Ford.
The ad used a speech from Reagan to criticize Trump's tariffs.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford defended a controversial ad.
The ad featured a speech from Ronald Reagan criticizing tariffs.
Trump terminated trade talks and imposed additional tariffs.
The ad aired during World Series games despite initial pause.
Ford believes the ad was effective despite the consequences.
- Who
- Doug Ford, Donald Trump, Mark Carney
- What
- Dispute over Ontario's ad featuring Ronald Reagan's anti-tariff stance, leading to trade talk termination and tariff increases.
- When
- Ad released October 16, trade talks ended shortly after, tariffs increased following World Series airing.
- Where
- United States and Canada
- Why
- Ford's ad criticized Trump's tariffs, leading to a negative reaction from Trump and escalating trade tensions.
Canadian Perspective
US Perspective
Effectiveness of Ad
Canadian Perspective
The ad was successful in starting a conversation about tariffs.
US Perspective
The ad was a 'hostile act' and a misrepresentation of facts.
- Ad Cost
- $75 million
- Ad Duration
- 60 seconds
- Ad Content
- Featured Reagan speech criticizing tariffs
- Tariff Increase
- 10% by Trump
- Premier's Response
- Called it "the best ad I ever ran"