This past week saw President Donald Trump break off trade negotiations with Canada after Ontario's leader spent $75 million on a controversial television ad.

The president went further on Saturday when he ordered the imposition of a new 10% tariff on Canadian-made goods.

Trump slams "serious misrepresentation of the facts"

According to Just the News, Trump's announcement came in the form of a Truth Social post which complained that the ad "was to be taken down, IMMEDIATELY, but they let it run last night during the World Series, knowing that it was a FRAUD."

"Because of their serious misrepresentation of the facts, and hostile act, I am increasing the Tariff on Canada by 10% over and above what they are paying now," Trump added.

As Fox Business reported, the ad in question featured audio excerpts taken from the "Radio Address to the Nation on Free and Fair Trade" given by former President Ronald Reagan on April 25, 1987.

The advertisement was met with protest from the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute, which put out a social media post that included a link to Reagan's full remarks.

Foundation "is reviewing its legal options"

"The ad misrepresents the Presidential Radio Address, and the Government of Ontario did not seek nor receive permission to use and edit the remarks," the post read.

Listen to President Reagan's unedited remarks here: https://t.co/1gQUcbR4eZ pic.twitter.com/iqmjSuypp0

— Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute (@RonaldReagan) October 24, 2025

"The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute is reviewing its legal options in this matter. We encourage you to watch President Reagan's unedited video on our YouTube channel," it insisted.

The full clip shows Reagan talking about the potential risks that trade barriers carry before justifying his decision to impose tariffs on Japanese semiconductors.

Canadian prime minister hopes for a return to "constructive negotiations"

Reuters noted on Friday how Ontario Premier Doug Ford had paid for the ad to air during this year's World Series, which features the Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Yet the news service pointed out how Ford subsequently announced that the ad was to be suspended at the beginning of next week.

"In speaking with Prime Minister Carney, Ontario will pause its U.S. advertising campaign effective Monday so that trade talks can resume," Ford was quoted as telling reporters.

For his part, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney voiced hope on Thursday that "constructive negotiations" between the United States and Canada can soon restart.