Trump slaps Canada with extra 10% tariff over 'fraudulent' Reagan advertisement: 'Hostile act'

Core Points - The U.S. will impose an additional 10% tariff on Canadian imports due to a controversial advertisement featuring former President Ronald Reagan [1][4][7] - The advertisement was accused of misrepresenting Reagan's views on tariffs, prompting Trump to terminate trade negotiations with Canada [2][7] - The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation is considering legal action against Canada for the use of the advertisement [7][10] Group 1 - The additional 10% tariff is a response to what Trump described as a "fraudulent advertisement" aired during the World Series [1][4] - Trump claims that the advertisement misrepresents Reagan's stance on tariffs, asserting that Reagan supported tariffs for national security and economic reasons [4][10] - The advertisement was allowed to run despite being flagged as misleading, which Trump labeled as a "hostile act" by Canada [4][7] Group 2 - The announcement of the tariff increase follows Trump's earlier statement about terminating trade talks with Canada due to the advertisement [7][8] - Trump has characterized the U.S. as having been exploited by trade imbalances and has defended the use of tariffs as a corrective measure [10][11] - The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation has publicly condemned the advertisement and is exploring legal options [7][10]