Core Points - The U.S. President Trump announced an additional 10% import tariff on Canadian goods, citing a misleading advertisement funded by the Ontario government that criticized U.S. tariff policies [1][2] - The advertisement, which quoted former President Reagan, claimed tariffs harm American workers and consumers, leading to a trade war [1] - Following the announcement, Canadian officials expressed dissatisfaction, and Ontario's Premier Doug Ford decided to suspend the advertisement to facilitate constructive dialogue with the U.S. [2][3] Group 1 - The additional tariff is a response to a specific advertisement that Trump claims distorts facts and aims to interfere with U.S. court decisions regarding tariffs [1][2] - The advertisement continued to air during a major baseball event, which further angered Trump, prompting his decision to raise tariffs [2] - Canadian officials, including Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc, expressed a desire for constructive discussions despite the escalating tensions [3] Group 2 - The Canadian economy is facing challenges, with a reported unemployment rate at a nine-year high, partly due to high tariffs imposed by the U.S. on key Canadian exports [3] - The Canadian Chamber of Commerce highlighted that any level of tariffs would primarily burden the U.S. before affecting North American competitiveness [3] - There has been a significant decline in cross-border travel and U.S. exports to Canada, with a 31% drop in road travel and an 85% decrease in U.S. liquor exports to Canada in the second quarter [3]
被广告激怒,美国威胁对加拿大再征关税
Huan Qiu Shi Bao·2025-10-26 22:27