Tariffs and an Ad: What Happened Between the U.S. and Canada
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Tariffs and an Ad: What Happened Between the U.S. and Canada
President Donald Trump said he will raise tariffs on Canadian imports by 10%. He said this after an advertisement used audio from a 1987 radio address by Ronald Reagan.
The ad was paid for by Ontario’s government and it ran during the World Series. Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he would pause the campaign on Monday so talks could resume. Trump called the ad fraudulent and stopped trade talks with Canada. The legal details of the tariff rise were not clear.
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💬 Discussion
Do you think a short TV ad can change people’s views? How?
Have you ever seen an ad that made you feel strongly? What happened?
What do you think when you hear about higher taxes on imported goods?