The advertisement quoted former President Ronald Reagan's former speech opposing Washington's tax policies.
Because of their serious distorted actions and hostility, I increased taxes on Canada by 10% compared to the current level, Trump wrote on the social network Truth Social, right before leaving for Asia.
The move comes just two days after he withdrew the US from trade talks with Canada, making Ottawa the only G7 country yet to reach a new trade deal with Washington since Trump launched a strong tax campaign with major partners.
The US has now imposed a 35% tax rate on all Canadian goods, although most of them are still exempt thanks to bilateral trade unions, with 50% on metals and 25% on cars. The additional 10% increase increases the risk of North American trade tensions escalating significantly, especially when 75% of Canada's export turnover is directed to the US market.
The focus of the stress is a Canada-backed commercial broadcast in the US during the Canada-based World Series, where the Toronto Blue Jays are playing against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The advertisement uses an excerpt from Mr. Reagan's 1987 speech that "taxes harm all Americans" - a term used by Ontario to protest Mr. Trump's tax measures.
However, Ronald Reagan Foundation - the former President's heritage conservation organization - criticized the advertisement, saying it was " selectively edited" and "istoriously set" for the speech, and confirmed that Canada could not ask for permission to use Mr. green's image and words.
After a backlash from the White House, Ontario Governor Doug Ford said he would stop the advertising campaign from early next week, but continue broadcasting through the weekend. We want to facilitate the resumption of trade negotiations, Ford said, adding that it had discussed with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney about easing tensions.
Meanwhile, Mr. Trump affirmed that the advertisement should have been removed immediately and accused the Ontario government of deliberately letting it air at the World Series even though it was known to be a scam.
