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Donald Donald Trump has announced he is hiking import taxes on products imported from Canadian sources after the territory of the Ontario government aired an anti-import tax commercial including former President Reagan.

In a Truth Social update on the weekend, Trump described the commercial a "fraud" and criticized Canada's leaders for not taking down it ahead of the MLB finals.

"Because of their major misrepresentation of the facts, and aggressive move, I am raising the import tax on Canada by 10 percent in addition to what they are paying now," he wrote.

Following Donald Trump on last Thursday pulled out of commercial discussions with Canadian officials, the Ontario premier stated he would pull the advertisement.

Ontario's Reaction

Ontario Premier Ford announced on last Friday that he would halt his region's anti-tariff commercial series in the America, informing reporters that he made the decision after talks with the Prime Minister the Canadian PM "to ensure trade talks can resume".

He noted it would remain broadcast over the weekend, during contests for the World Series, which features the Blue Jays against the Dodgers.

Economic Background

The Canadian nation is the only G7 nation nation that has not reached a arrangement with the United States since Donald Trump commenced seeking to charge steep tariffs on products from major trade partners.

The US has already imposed a 35 percent tax on every Canadian goods - though the majority are exempt under an existing trade deal. It has additionally imposed sector-specific duties on Canadian goods, including a 50% duty on steel and aluminum and 25 percent on automobiles.

In his message, published while he was en route to Southeast Asia, Trump indicated he was adding 10 percentage points to those taxes.

Seventy-five percent of Canada's exports are shipped to the US, and Ontario is host to the majority of Canada's vehicle industry.

Reagan Ad Information

The commercial, which was paid for by the Ontario government, references former US President Ronald Reagan, a conservative icon and symbol of US conservatism, saying duties "harm every American".

The advertisement includes segments from a 1987-era radio speech that addressed international trade.

The Ronald Reagan Foundation, which is responsible for maintaining the ex-president's heritage, had condemned the commercial for using "edited" recordings and claimed it distorted Reagan's 1987 address. It further noted the Ontario authorities had not requested consent to use it.

Continuing Disputes

In his update on Truth Social on Saturday, Trump claimed that the advert should have been pulled down earlier.

"Ontario's Ad was to be taken down IMMEDIATELY, but they kept it broadcasting last night during the MLB finals, knowing that it was a FRAUD," Trump stated, while traveling to Southeast Asia.

Ford had previously vowed to air the Reagan commercial in all GOP-controlled region in the US.

Both the President and Carney will be going to the Southeast Asian summit in Malaysia, but Donald Trump informed the media accompanying him on Air Force One that he does not have any "desire" of meeting with his Canadian counterpart during the journey.

In his update, Trump additionally alleged Canada of attempting to manipulate an upcoming Supreme Court lawsuit which could halt his entire import duty program.

The legal matter, to be heard by the highest US court soon, will determine whether the import taxes are legal.

On Thursday, Trump additionally criticized, claiming that the commercial was created to "meddle" with "a crucial lawsuit"

Baseball Championship Connection

The Reagan commercial is not the only way that the region – location of the Toronto Blue Jays – is using the baseball championship as a platform to criticise Trump's duties.

In a video posted on Friday, Doug Ford and California Governor the Governor humorously placed wagers about which team would triumph the series.

The two leaders repeatedly teased about duties in the recording, with Doug Ford promising to send Newsom a tin of maple syrup if the Dodgers triumph.

"The tariff might set me back a few extra bucks at the crossing these days, but it'll be acceptable," he stated.

In response, the Governor suggested the Premier to restart allowing American-produced beverages to be available in province alcohol shops, and promised to deliver "the state's championship-worthy vino" if the Toronto team win.

They ended their exchange both declaring: "Cheers to a great World Series, and a duty-free friendship between Ontario and CA."