Scott Bessent: Canada's Reagan ad is 'propaganda,' part of a psy-op

Scott Bessent said Ontario's anti-tariff ad, featuring quotes from Ronald Reagan, was "propaganda" aimed at swaying public opinion.

Trump says a Canadian ad misstated Ronald Reagan’s views on tariffs. Here are the facts and context

Trump attacked the ad on Truth Social Friday posting: “CANADA CHEATED AND GOT CAUGHT!!! They fraudulently took a big buy ad saying that Ronald Reagan did not like Tariffs, when actually he LOVED TARIFFS FOR OUR COUNTRY, AND ITS NATIONAL SECURITY.″

What the Ronald Reagan ad that got Trump so angry was really all about

President Donald Trump has canceled trade negotiations with Canada over what he called a “fake” ad that featured parts of an anti-tariff speech delivered by conservative hero and former President Ronald Reagan.

Hours after Trump said he'd slap more tariffs on Canada, Ontario's Reagan ad airs again during the World Series

Ontario's ad criticizing tariffs aired during the World Series, hours after President Donald Trump said he'd slap new tariffs on Canada.

Ontario leader refuses to back off Reagan video, promising to re-air it during World Series

Trump abruptly terminated talks after Ontario ran an ad campaign using videos of President Ronald Reagan denouncing tariffs.

President Donald Trump announces 10% increase in tariffs on Canadian products

Trump announced the increased tariffs on Oct. 25, referencing an anti-tariff ad aired by Ontario's government featuring a video of Ronald Reagan.
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