Doug Fordâs Reagan Remix Triggers Trump Tariff Tantrum
Ontario Premier Doug Ford proudly went full diplomatic wrecking ball by airing a 'charming' anti-tariff ad quoting Reaganâs 1987 free trade spiel during the World Series â not once, but twice. Trump called it 'fake' and promptly froze trade talks with Canada, adding yet another 10% tariff to the list that already includes 35% on many goods and 50% on steel. Meanwhile, Canada is desperately courting Asian trade partners like Indonesia (95% duty-free exports incoming) and buttering up ASEAN leaders. Saskatchewan's Tommy's Speakeatery, ditching American whiskies for Thai booze, reports itâs 'never been busier,' proving tariffs are bad but craft cocktails are good. Ford brags, 'Best ad ever,' proving he doesnât have an off switch.
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When your Canadian premier thinks dropping a 1987 Reagan speech during the World Series is a diplomatic mic drop, and Trump responds by slamming tariffs like a toddler with a sledgehammer, you know the trade warâs the new hockey fight.
Doug Ford just remixed Reaganâs 1987 tariff rant and dropped it at the World Series. Trump couldnât resist adding more tariffs like putting ketchup on ice creamâsurprising everyone in all the wrong ways.
Nothing says 'good neighbor' like geeking out on Cold War speeches mid-baseball and triggering a tariff escalation that turns Canadaâs trade talks into a bad reality TV show.
Source: Businessinsider | Published: 10/28/2025 | Author: Katherine Li
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