福特假借里根的嘴做的广告，川普一开始其实是一笑置之，应该是后来得知那不是里根的原话才发火停了美加贸易谈判

CBC对这个事件做了个时间线: https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/politics-timeline-reagan-ad-9.6951598

10/20 号：川总看到了广告，

10/21号川总被记者问到时还在说如果自己是加拿大人也会做这个广告 （这时川总大概还以为广告里是里根真的原话全文， 但对自己有足够自信的川总对此至多就是一晒而过）。 

10/23号， 广告终于被揭底是剪辑了里根的几个发言意思也不太一样，晚上10点，感觉被骗的川总愤然宣布中断贸易谈判。 

 

Tuesday, Oct. 14

 

The government of Ontario launches the $75-million ad campaign. The one-minute ad features a voiceover from former U.S. president Ronald Reagan’s April 1987 radio address about free trade. The audio plays over a series of cinematic shots depicting American scenery and workers.

Although the original address does include a section defending some tariffs the U.S. had imposed on Japan at the time, the parts included in the advertisement focus on Reagan’s views on tariffs more broadly.

"High tariffs inevitably lead to retaliation by foreign countries and the triggering of fierce trade wars. Then the worst happens. Markets shrink and collapse, businesses and industry shut down, and millions of people lose their jobs,” Reagan said.

The ad ends with an image of a retro television showing Reagan reading the speech into a microphone.

Monday, Oct. 20

Ontario's Reagan ad airs during the Major League Baseball playoffs.

 

Tuesday, Oct. 21

The Globe and Mail reports Canada could be days away from a deal with the U.S. that would ease punishing sectoral tariffs, such as those on Canadian steel and aluminum.

The report suggested the deal could be signed at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, which both Carney and Trump will be attending next weekend.

12:35 p.m. ET: Trump mentions he saw the Reagan ad, attributing it to Canada rather than Ontario.

"I even see foreign countries now that we're doing very well with, taking ads: 'Don't go with tariffs!' I saw an ad last night from Canada. If I was Canada, I'd take that same ad also."

Thursday, Oct. 23

 

8:54 p.m.: In a post on X, the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute says the Ontario anti-tariff ad “misrepresents” the late president's radio address by using selective audio and video, rather than airing the full remarks.

The foundation added that excerpts from the address were used without seeking or receiving permission.

“The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute is reviewing its legal options in this matter. We encourage you to watch President Reagan’s unedited video on our YouTube channel.”

The post linked to a YouTube video of the full five-minute address.

10:36 p.m.:  Ford’s office issues an email statement in response to the Reagan foundation post, saying the commercial uses an “unedited excerpt from one of President Reagan’s public addresses, which is available through public domain.”

"President Ronald Reagan knew and spoke directly to Americans that tariffs hurt the U.S. economy, workers and families. He was a strong supporter of free and fair trade between Canada and America,” the statement read.

10:39 p.m.:  Trump posts on Truth Social saying Canada “fraudulently” used a “FAKE” advertisement that featured Ronald Reagan speaking negatively about tariffs.

"TARIFFS ARE VERY IMPORTANT TO THE NATIONAL SECURITY, AND ECONOMY, OF THE U.S.A." Trump wrote. "Based on their egregious behavior, ALL TRADE NEGOTIATIONS WITH CANADA ARE HEREBY TERMINATED."