This whole thing is just a perfect example of how trade talks can quickly turn into a PR stunt, you know? Like, Canada's trying to diversify their export markets and get ahead, but they're also playing politics. I mean, what's next? Are they gonna start sending Canadian maple syrup to China with a side of apology notes? 
And let's be real, this ad was just plain stupid. Who uses an old Ronald Reagan speech about tariffs as a ad for trade talks? It's like Canada is trying to appeal to Trump's ego or something. Newsflash: it didn't work!
And now the whole trade deal is going up in smoke.I'm not saying Trudeau and Anand were being smart, but this was just a rookie move. You can't just go around using old speeches as ad material and expect everyone to forget about the USMCA tariffs. It's like Canada's trying to rewrite history or something.
It's about getting a conversation started and all that jazz. The fact that Ford said it was "the best ad ever ran" is pretty funny, tbh. 
But for real though, this whole thing might've been a strategic move to get Canada's trade talks back on track. With the economy contracting and all, they need to diversify their export markets ASAP. The fact that they signed those deals with Indonesia and ASEAN countries earlier this year is a good step in the right direction. 
We'll just have to wait and see how it all plays out...
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. However, I think Canada made a calculated risk by airing the ad in such a high-profile setting, especially since it was meant to spark conversation about US tariffs and their impact on Canadian exports 
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