Canada Apologizes to Trump Because Reagan’s Tariffs Wrecked Trade Talks
In a plot twist sourer than expired maple syrup, Canadian PM Mark Carney apologized to President Trump over an Ontario ad with Reagan talking tariffs from 1987—because who better to roast Trump than a president who’s been dead for decades? The ad ran during the World Series Game 7, featuring the Blue Jays vs. Dodgers, setting the perfect stage for a trade tantrum, ending talks abruptly. Meanwhile, Ontario's Premier Doug Ford declared it 'the best ad ever' and refused to apologize. On Reddit’s r/Canada, 1,200+ furious Canucks debated 'elbows up' vs. 'elbows down,' while Trump pondered adding Canada as America’s 51st state. Patriotism and bottle rockets against US brands ensued.
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Only in 2025 does Canada apologize to Trump for a Reagan-era anti-tariff ad aired during the World Series—because nothing says diplomacy like dead presidents and playoff baseball punching your trade talks in the gut.
Carney’s apology over a Reagan speech ad is like saying sorry to your ex for your grandpa’s mixtape. Trade wars never looked so retro.
Ontario runs a tariff ad starring Reagan, Trump throws a tantrum, Carney sheepishly apologizes, and Canada’s r/Canada melts down. This trade drama deserves its own Netflix docuseries.
Source: Businessinsider | Published: 11/1/2025 | Author: Steven Tweedie
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