Trump Shuts Door on Canada Trade Talks Over Controversial Tariff Ad

In a sharp escalation of trade tensions, President Donald Trump announced on October 31, 2025, that the United States will not restart trade talks with Canada. The decision follows a controversial advertisement aired by Ontario’s provincial government featuring former U.S. President Ronald Reagan criticizing tariffs. Trump labeled the ad “false” and “misleading,” prompting him to abruptly end negotiations and impose an additional 10% tariff on Canadian goods.

Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump acknowledged his personal respect for Prime Minister Mark Carney but insisted that the ad crossed a line, despite Carney’s formal apology. The fallout has sparked concern in Congress, where a Senate resolution backed by bipartisan lawmakers seeks to roll back the new tariffs and revive talks.

Major takeaways:

• Trump cancels trade talks with Canada over Ontario’s anti-tariff ad  
• Ad featured Ronald Reagan criticizing tariffs; Trump called it “false”  
• Additional 10% tariffs imposed on Canadian imports  
• Canadian PM Mark Carney apologized, but talks remain suspended  
• U.S. Senate resolution passed to challenge tariff hike and resume negotiations  

Sources: Channel News Asia, Indian Express, Straits Times, Al Jazeera, ABC News