Canadian PM’s Capitulation on Anti-Tariff Ad Reveals Weakness in Trade Defense Against Trump

In a revealing display of political caution over principle, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney publicly confirmed that he advised Ontario’s Premier Doug Ford not to run an anti-tariff advertisement that criticized U.S. President Donald Trump—an ad which ultimately inflamed trade tensions and led to the collapse of critical trade talks. The advertisement, which aired during major U.S. events including early World Series games, quoted former President Ronald Reagan's well-documented skepticism towards tariffs. Yet rather than fostering constructive dialogue rooted in shared history and economic common sense, it triggered a sharp rebuke from President Trump. Responding swiftly, Trump ended negotiations with...