Trump ends trade talks with Canada over ad
• Oct 24, 2025, 3:23 PM
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US President Donald #Trump ended trade talks with Canada after an anti-#tariff advertising campaign funded by Ontario, a Canadian province, aired excerpts of a speech by ex-President Ronald Reagan warning against the dangers of #trade wars. The decision comes as a sudden turnaround, as there were hopes the two countries would sign a trade deal by the end of the month.
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