Ontario premier’s Reagan ad rekindles tensions with Trump

France 24CenterEN 1 min read 100% complete by FRANCE24October 25, 2025 at 05:21 PM

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Ontario's Conservative Premier Doug Ford has reignited tensions with US President Donald Trump through a political advertisement targeting American viewers. The ad features a clip of former US President Ronald Reagan warning against tariffs leading to trade wars and economic disaster. This move complicates Canada’s ongoing delicate trade negotiations with the United States. The advertisement was released on October 25, 2025, and has drawn criticism from Trump. Ford, who is often compared to Trump due to their similar political styles, commissioned the ad as part of Ontario's efforts to influence US trade policies.

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