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Donald Donald Trump has stated he is increasing duties on products shipped from Canada after the region of the Ontario government broadcast an anti-tariff advertisement including late President Reagan.

In a Truth Social update on Saturday, Trump described the advert a "deception" and criticized Canada's leaders for not removing it before the World Series.

"Due to their significant misrepresentation of the truth, and aggressive move, I am increasing the duty on Canadian goods by 10 percent over and above what they are paying now," Trump posted.

Following Donald Trump on Thursday withdrew from trade talks with Canada, the Doug Ford stated he would remove the commercial.

Ontario's Position

Doug Ford Doug Ford declared on Friday that he would halt his territory's anti-tariff advertisement campaign in the US, advising journalists that he decided after talks with Prime Minister Mark Carney "so that trade negotiations can resume".

He added it would remain broadcast during the weekend, including contests for the World Series, which features the Toronto team against the LA team.

Commercial Situation

Canada is the only Group of Seven nation that has not achieved a deal with the United States since Trump started trying to charge steep tariffs on products from key trade partners.

The US has already enforced a 35 percent tax on all Canadian items - though the majority are excluded under an current commercial pact. It has also slapped targeted taxes on Canadian goods, including a 50 percent tax on metals and 25% on automobiles.

In his message, sent while he was en route to Southeast Asia, Trump appeared to state he was including 10 percentage points to the existing tariffs.

Seventy-five percent of Canadian overseas sales are shipped to the America, and the province is home to the bulk of Canadian car production.

Reagan Ad Details

The advertisement, which was paid for by the Ontario authorities, cites ex-President Ronald Reagan, a conservative icon and symbol of conservative values, remarking import taxes "damage every American".

The video uses clips from a 1987-era radio speech that focused on global commerce.

The Reagan Foundation, which is charged with preserving the former president's legacy, had criticised the commercial for using "selective" sound and footage and claimed it distorted Reagan's remarks. It also said the provincial government had not requested authorization to use it.

Continuing Disputes

In his message on social media on the weekend, Trump stated that the advertisement should have been pulled down earlier.

"The Ad was to be taken down RIGHT AWAY, but they let it run yesterday during the baseball championship, realizing that it was a LIE," he wrote, while flying to Asia.

Ford had previously promised to run the Ronald Reagan commercial in each Republican-led area in the US.

Both Trump and the PM will be going to the ASEAN in Malaysia, but the President told the media traveling with him aboard the presidential plane that he does not have any "intention" of conferring with his Canada's leader during the visit.

In his post, Trump additionally alleged the Canadian government of trying to manipulate an future American high court case which could halt his complete tax system.

The lawsuit, to be heard by the Supreme Court next month, will rule on whether the duties are constitutional.

On last Thursday, Donald Trump further lashed out, claiming that the advertisement was created to "tamper" with "THE MOST IMPORTANT CASE EVER"

World Series Connection

The Reagan commercial is not the only way that the region – home of the Toronto team – is using the baseball championship as a platform to criticise the President's tariffs.

In a clip shared on Friday, Ford and Governor the Governor humorously placed wagers about which team would succeed in the finals.

Each official consistently joked about duties in the clip, with Ford pledging to deliver the Governor a tin of maple syrup if the LA Dodgers succeed.

"The tariff might charge me a additional dollars at the border these days, but it'll be worth it," he wrote.

In answer, the Governor asked Doug Ford to continue allowing American-produced beverages to be sold in regional beverage outlets, and pledged to deliver "California's championship-worthy grape drink" if the Blue Jays win.

They finished their exchange both stating: "Here's to a fantastic MLB finals, and a tariff-free relationship between Ontario and the state."