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President Trump has stated he is hiking tariffs on goods shipped from Canadian sources after the province of Ontario ran an anti-tariff commercial featuring ex-President Reagan.

In a Truth Social post on Saturday, Donald Trump described the advert a "deception" and lashed out at Canadian authorities for not pulling it before the MLB finals.

"Due to their significant misrepresentation of the reality, and hostile act, I am raising the duty on Canadian goods by ten percent over and above what they are currently paying now," he wrote.

Following Donald Trump on last Thursday withdrew from trade negotiations with Canadian officials, the Ontario's leader stated he would pull the advert.

The Province Response

Ontario Leader the Premier announced on last Friday that he would suspend his region's anti-tariff commercial series in the US, telling reporters that he chose after talks with PM Carney "to ensure trade talks can continue".

He added it would still run during the weekend, including contests for the World Series, which includes the Toronto Blue Jays versus the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Economic Situation

The Canadian nation is the sole G7 nation that has not reached a agreement with the US since Donald Trump started trying to charge high tariffs on goods from key trade partners.

The US has already imposed a 35 percent levy on each Canadian goods - though most are free under an current trade deal. It has furthermore slapped targeted duties on Canada's goods, including a 50 percent levy on metal products and 25% on cars.

In his message, published while he was flying to Southeast Asia, Donald Trump seemed to say he was including an additional 10% to the existing tariffs.

75% of Canadian exports are sold to the US, and the region is home to the majority of Canada's car production.

Reagan Commercial Details

The advert, which was sponsored by the Ontario authorities, cites former US President Reagan, a Republican and figure of US conservatism, stating import taxes "damage all Americans".

The commercial uses clips from a 1987 radio speech that addressed international trade.

The Reagan Foundation, which is tasked with protecting the former president's legacy, had criticized the advert for using "carefully chosen" sound and footage and stated it distorted the former president's remarks. It also said the Ontario authorities had not obtained authorization to use it.

Ongoing Disputes

In his message on Truth Social on Saturday, Donald Trump stated that the advert should have been pulled down earlier.

"Ontario's Commercial was to be removed IMMEDIATELY, but they kept it broadcasting yesterday during the MLB finals, realizing that it was a DECEPTION," he wrote, while en route to Asia.

the Premier had earlier pledged to broadcast the Reagan commercial in every GOP-controlled region in the America.

Each of Trump and Carney will be going to the ASEAN in Malaysia, but Trump told the media accompanying him aboard his aircraft that he does not have any "intention" of meeting with his Canadian PM during the trip.

In his update, Trump also alleged Canada of seeking to affect an upcoming Supreme Court lawsuit which could terminate his complete tax system.

The lawsuit, to be heard by the highest US court in the coming weeks, will determine whether the duties are legal.

On last Thursday, the President further condemned, saying that the advertisement was created to "tamper" with "a crucial lawsuit"

MLB Finals Link

The Reagan commercial is not the exclusive way that Ontario – base of the Blue Jays – is using the MLB finals as a opportunity to criticise Donald Trump's tariffs.

In a video posted on last Friday, Doug Ford and California Governor the Governor jokingly agreed on stakes about which club would succeed in the series.

Both men consistently bantered about tariffs in the recording, with the Premier promising to provide Gavin Newsom a can of Canadian syrup if the LA Dodgers succeed.

"The import tax might cost me a few extra bucks at the frontier nowadays, but it'll be worth it," Ford said.

In answer, Newsom requested the Premier to resume enabling US-made alcohol to be marketed in province alcohol shops, and vowed to provide "our championship-worthy wine" if the Jays triumph.

They finished their conversation both saying: "Cheers to a great baseball championship, and a duty-free alliance between the region and the state."