Trump raises tariffs on Canada by 10% in retaliation for anti-tariff TV ad

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Marina DunbarOctober 25, 2025 at 11:48 PM

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Donald Trump announced a 10% increase in tariffs on Canada as retaliation for an Ontario government-sponsored anti-tariff advertisement that referenced Ronald Reagan’s support for free trade. The ad aired during Major League Baseball's World Series and provoked Trump's anger. In response, Ontario Premier Doug Ford stated the province would suspend its US advertising campaign to reopen trade negotiations after discussions with Prime Minister Mark Carney. Most Canadian exports to the U.S. are exempt from tariffs due to the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). However, the Trump administration had already imposed a 35% tariff on Canadian goods not covered by the USMCA and sector-specific tariffs of up to 50% on steel and aluminum earlier this year.

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