Trump Cancels Canada Talks Over Fake Reagan Rant, Because Why Not
In the latest episode of 'Trade Talks: The Never-Ending Soap Opera,' President Trump boldly announces he's scrapping negotiations with Canada after spotting a 'fraudulent' TV ad where Ronald Reaganâyes, the guy gone since 2004âallegedly badmouths tariffs. Posting this hot take on Truth Social on a Thursday night (because timing is everything), Trump claimed the ad was designed to meddle with upcoming Supreme Court battle over his precious tariffs. He declared tariffs 'VERY IMPORTANT TO THE NATIONAL SECURITY, AND ECONOMY, OF THE U.S.A.' before unceremoniously ending talks with Canada, whose PM Mark "not Trudeau" Carney recently warned America that NAFTA nostalgia is now a vulnerability. In case you wondered, Reagan's foundation and Carneyâs office reportedly ghosted Axios' comment requests. The drama keeps Canada planning to double exports outside the U.S. in a desperate bid to escape tariff chaosâbecause nothing screams economic growth like dodging your biggest neighbor's tantrums.
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Nothing says stable trade policies like cancelling talks over a rogue Reagan ad from beyond the grave. When your country's trade strategy includes ghost hunting and Twitter rants, what could possibly go wrong?
Trump ended talks with Canada because a ghost of Reagan dissed tariffs on TV. Next for trade talks: séances and tarot cards to decide policy.
Canada tries to export beyond US because tariff drama isn't their new friendship anthem. Meanwhile, Trump proves even dead presidents can sabotage trade.
Source: Axios | Published: 10/24/2025 | Author: Rebecca Falconer
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