Premier of Ontario said the anti-tariff Reagan ad that blew up trade talks with Trump is the 'best ad that ever ran'

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Canada's trade talks with the US have hit a snag over an anti-tariff ad sponsored by Ontario Premier Doug Ford. The government released the ad, which features an excerpt from former US President Ronald Reagan's 1987 speech on tariffs, on major networks during the World Series. The ad drew ire from President Donald Trump, who tweeted that he was terminating all trade talks with Canada.

Ford isn't apologetic about airing the ad and has said it achieved its goal of getting a conversation started between US politicians and Canadians. He described the ad as "the best ad ever ran". This move is part of Canada's efforts to diversify its export markets, particularly in Asia.

Canada signed trade deals with Indonesia and Southeast Asian countries earlier this year and Foreign Minister Anita Anand has been touring cities in India, Singapore, and China to boost trade. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also visited the ASEAN Economic Community last month.

The move comes as Canada's economy contracts due to weaker exports to the US. The country is still facing tariffs on 35% of its goods not covered by the USMCA.
 
ugh this is so sad 🤕 can't believe canada just went and aired that ad anyway, i get what they were trying to do, but like, didn't have to be so aggressive lol. think about it from donald trump's perspective, he's already stressed out with everything else going on in the world, and then you go and tweet at him like that 🙄. and canada's economy is really struggling right now, so i guess this ad just kinda rubbed salt in the wound 🤕 but hey, kudos to doug ford for trying to stir up a conversation anyway, that takes guts 💪
 
omg, i'm dying over this 🤣 canada's got some balls, you know? airing that ad during the world series was a total risk, but it paid off in a big way! trump is hella mad and now canada's all like "oh well" 🤷‍♀️. the fact that ford is still not apologizing shows he knows what he did was genius 💡. it's definitely getting people talking about trade and stuff. btw, have you seen those trade deals with indonesia and the other asian countries? canada's finally diversifying its exports and trying to get a piece of that asian market action 🚀. fingers crossed they can keep this momentum going!
 
omg, can't believe what went down during the world series 🤯! so canada's premier doug ford airs this ad featuring ronald reagan talking about tariffs and trump freaks out... like, whoa 😂 but seriously, i think it's a pretty bold move by canada to diversify their export markets. those trade deals with indonesia and southeast asian countries are huge 🤞, especially since china is always looking for new partners. anyway, Trudeau's trip to asia was a good idea too 🙌, maybe he'll bring back some sweet trade deals 💸... fingers crossed canada's economy gets back on track 😊
 
I gotta say, this ad was a wild card! 🤯 It's crazy how one ad can spark such a huge reaction from the big cheese himself, Donald Trump 😂. I mean, who would've thought that using Ronald Reagan's speech on tariffs would be a bad idea? 🤔 Stats are telling us that 75% of Canadians think it was a bold move by Ford, while only 25% of Americans agree with Trump's decision to terminate talks 📊.

Now, about Canada's strategy... I'm loving the diversification effort! 🌏 They're really pushing to tap into those Asian markets. The numbers are looking up - they've already secured trade deals with Indonesia and Southeast Asian countries, and Anita Anand's diplomatic tours have been a hit 😎. But let's not forget, Canada's economy is still feeling the pinch from those US tariffs... 35% of goods are still stuck in limbo 📉. Fingers crossed Ford's ad sparks some change! 💪
 
"Actions speak louder than words, and it looks like Doug Ford's actions are sparking a conversation that's exactly what he intended! 🤔 Canada's trying new ways to boost exports and get in on the Asian market action – love that they're thinking outside the box (or in this case, outside the US market) 💸"
 
🤔 so canada's trying to get a convo started with us and they air this ad during the world series? like, it was a bold move, but also super impolite 🙅‍♂️. i can see why trump got upset about it though. still, i'm all for canada diversifying its export markets 📈, especially since their economy is struggling. signing trade deals with indonesia and singapore is a great start 👍. foreign minister anand seems like a pro at this 🤝. maybe canada's move will actually help them get more exports going 🚀
 
omg what a thing 🤯 canada trying to start convo with trump but he getting all mad lol i guess they didn't think thru it tho idk why canadian premier thought using reagan's speech was a good idea but like it actually kinda worked or something? canada need to diversify exports and all that, but i feel bad for them because us is still all up in their grill with tariffs 🤑
 
omg this is so wild 🤯! i love how canada isn't afraid to stir up some drama 💥, especially since they're trying to break into new markets in asia 🌴📈. that ad with ronald reagan's speech? genius move 😎, it definitely got the conversation started and now trump is all like "nah, trade talks are off" 🚫. i kinda feel for canada tho, their economy is struggling right now 💸. but hey, at least they're trying to diversify and get in on some new deals 🤝. can't wait to see how this all plays out 👀!
 
OMG, can you believe what Doug Ford did 🤯? Airing an ad with Reagan's speech during the World Series was like, totally unexpected! I get that he wanted to stir up a conversation, but did it have to be so provocative? 😂 I mean, even Trump took notice and basically shut down trade talks. But you know what? Ford seems pretty chill about it, saying his ad "achieved its goal" and calling it the best ad ever ran 🤣. Canada's trying to diversify export markets, especially in Asia, but this ad is like a wild card... will it pay off or blow up in their faces? 🤑
 
🤔 This whole thing is super amateurish. Like, come on Doug Ford, you can't just go and air this ad without thinking about how it's gonna play out? I mean, Trump's already freaking out and threatening to terminate talks... that's not a conversation starter, that's a huge diplomatic mess waiting to happen 😬. And what was the point of even airing the ad in the first place? Trying to be edgy or something? Newsflash: it didn't work. Canada needs to focus on building actual trade relationships with countries like Indonesia and Singapore, not trying to play catch-up with Trump 🚫. The economy's already struggling, last thing they need is a PR stunt blowing it all out of proportion...
 
OMG, can you believe this?! 🤯 So, Doug Ford thinks he's some kinda genius for airing that ad during the World Series and now Trump is all like "I'm outta here" and terminating talks... but honestly, who cares? It was just an ad! 😂 And what's with everyone making a big deal about it? Can't we just focus on getting those trade deals done?! 🤔 I mean, Canada needs to diversify its export markets ASAP because the US economy is literally killing them right now... 35% of goods with tariffs... that's like, woah! 😲 And what really gets me is how Ford thinks his ad was "the best ever ran"... lol, okay buddy, we'll see about that 🤣. At least Canada's trying to make some noise and get those trade deals done... fingers crossed it works out! 💪
 
Omg, can you believe this? 🤯 Like, I get that Doug Ford wanted to stir up some controversy and bring attention to Canada's trade talks, but totally going in with a Reagan ad during the World Series was low-key genius? 😂 It definitely got people talking! And I'm not gonna lie, it's kinda satisfying to see President Trump lose his cool over it.

But for real though, Canada needs all the help they can get with their economy. Exporting to Asia is a great idea and Anita Anand is on point by traveling around and meeting with other leaders. And Justin Trudeau's been out there doing his thing too, which is awesome. Maybe this whole ad fiasco will actually lead to some real progress in trade talks? Fingers crossed! 🤞
 
🤔 I mean, come on, Doug Ford thinks airing a Reagan ad during the World Series was a good idea? 📺 It's like he wanted to spark a conversation and just didn't care about how it'd play out with Trump 🙄. And honestly, who uses that old Reagan speech as a talking point in a trade ad? Sounds like a total cop-out 🤦‍♂️.

I get where Canada is trying to diversify its export markets, but they're basically trolling the US with this move 😜. And let's be real, Trump's gonna take it up the butt no matter what 💁‍♂️. It's like he's searching for a fight, and Ford just handed him one 🔥.

I'm kinda rooting for Canada on this one though 🤞. They need to shake things up and get some attention from those Asian markets. Maybe this whole ad thing was exactly what they needed to get the conversation started 💡.
 
I think this whole thing is a bit blown outta proportion 🤷‍♂️. Doug Ford just wanted to stir up some conversation and get people talking about trade, which Canada needs right now. The ad was pretty innocuous, just using Reagan's words from 1987... it's not like they stole the whole speech or anything 😅. And let's be real, Trump is already super unpredictable, so I wouldn't put it past him to tweet something crazy and then backtrack later. Canada's trying to diversify its markets and boost exports, and if one ad can get some attention for that... I'm all for it! 📈
 
I think it's kinda funny how this whole thing went down 🤣. I mean, come on, a 30-something year old ad from like 1987? Still got some bite, right? Doug Ford is definitely a master of getting a reaction out of the US politicians. But at the same time, I get why Trump was upset - it's not exactly diplomatic, you know?

But what really catches my eye is that Canada is trying to diversify its export markets and all this drama just happened to happen. It's like they're saying, "Hey, we're still relevant, even if we don't play nice with the US all the time 🤷‍♀️." And it's not like Canada didn't see this coming - they've been trying to expand their trade deals in Asia for a while now.

It's interesting that Ford is so confident in his ad, saying it was "the best ad ever ran". I mean, only a politician would say something like that 😂. But seriously, Canada needs all the help it can get with its economy and tariffs being such a huge deal right now. So, even if this whole thing was a bit cheeky, kudos to Doug Ford for trying to stir up some conversation 🎉.
 
omg what a mess 🤦‍♂️ so canada just goes and airs this ad during the world series and trump freaks out like is that really how you react 😒 ford thinks it got the conversation started tho but like honestly who's on your side now 🤷‍♂️ it seems like canada's trying to diversify their export markets which i get but timing is everything 🕰️ they signed deals with indonesia and southeast asian countries earlier this year so why air the ad now? maybe ford just wanted some attention 😜
 
omg, i'm surprised canada pulled a stunt like this 🤯 i think it's kinda genius actually! using that ronald reagan speech to make a point about tariffs was pure gold, lol. i mean, who doesn't love a good quote from the big guy? and let's be real, trump's reaction is just priceless 😂 he can't handle a little ad during the world series.

i'm all for canada trying to diversify its export markets, especially in asia 🌏 it's not like they're going to make any new friends by only looking at the us. i wish them luck with their trade talks, even if they did have a bit of a rough start 😅
 
🤔 This whole thing just goes to show how out of touch some politicians can be! Like, come on @realDonaldTrump, it's just a speech from 1987 🙄! Doug Ford is trying to make a point and get Canada's voice heard on trade with the US. I'm all for that 💖! It's not like they're trying to undermine the US or anything 😂. And btw, if a commercial makes people talk about trade, does that really count as 'termination' of talks? 🤷‍♀️ Ford says it worked, and honestly, who doesn't love a good Ronald Reagan clip 😎? Canada's got its own goals and plans for diversifying exports, like getting in on the Asia market 💸! We'll see how this all plays out, but I'm not losing sleep over it 😊.
 
🤯 so Canada just aired this ad during the World Series and Trump freaks out 🙄, but what's crazy is they said it worked like a charm 😂! Ontario Premier Doug Ford says it got Canadians talking to US politicians which is kinda cool, I guess.

Stats-wise, trade talks with the US are pretty big, Canada exported $76.9 billion worth of goods in 2023 📊. The ad featuring Ronald Reagan's speech was played on major networks during the World Series, which reached a massive audience of 87.8 million viewers 👀.

Meanwhile, Canada's economy is contracting due to weaker exports to the US 📉. They're trying to diversify their export markets, particularly in Asia, but Trump just torpedoed those talks 😒. Foreign Minister Anita Anand has been touring cities in India and Singapore to boost trade, which is a good move 🚀.

Canada's trade deals with Indonesia and Southeast Asian countries earlier this year are a positive step forward 💪. The country still faces tariffs on 35% of its goods not covered by the USMCA, though 🤕.
 
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