International Trump goes insane over anti tarrif ad featuring Ronald Reagan

[UberHere]

Let’s not get carried away, now. There were 14M more voting age eligible in 2024 than 2020 (266M vs 252M, although it’s estimated 2M of those were legitimately eligible), and 4M fewer people actually voted (from 158M down to 154M). People weren’t exactly excited about their shitty choices.

0 swing states

 

[sickc0d3r]

0 swing states

Well, yeah, low turnout favors republicans. That's why they're trying so hard to suppress voters.

 

[Damien Karras]

you did not read it

You may have read it but your comprehension skills are not up to par

Title of article you cited:

Fact-checking claims that a Canadian ad was misleading about Reagan’s tariff warning​

(They are fact checking the claim that the ad was misleading, or "Fake" as Trump put it)

However, Reagan's address framed the actions against Japan as exceptions to his general support of free trade, a position he championed not only in the parts quoted in the ad but also throughout much of the address.

We rate this statement Mostly False.

(The statement of the ad being misleading or "Fake")

 

[AtomicPanther]

Wait, a US politician is trying to better corporations and the wealthy? Say it ain't so...........

 

[rearnakedchoke]

Truth hurts.

Solution ? Call the truth lies.

 

[Loiosh]

On the one hand, I'm all for anything that distresses Trump, but fuck Reagan, and fuck anyone trying to rehabilitate him. He's the origin of most of America's problems.

The exact same people that pulled Reagan's strings are pulling Trump's.

Reagan was called one of the most protectionist American presidents, and despite the rhetoric he used in this ad, his policies told a different story.

Trump is saying the ad is fake but what he's leaving out the reason, which is that Reagan was lying.

 

[Prefect]

Donald Trump has pulled out of trade talks over an ad that features Ronald Reagan’s voice explaining why tariffs are bad for American workers.

Trump has called the ad an AI fake (lol) and used it as an excuse to pull out of trade talks. Anyone can go watch the full speech here.


It ain’t fake.

He said he will introduce more illegal tariffs over the commercial, even though he previously claimed the tariffs were justified by Canadian fentanyl. (A ridiculous claim).

He is in direct violation of the U.S. Constitution now, claiming the right to introduce tariffs over commercials. At least before there was a veneer of respect for the law with claims of an extraordinary threat. Even that b.s. is now gone.

Hopefully the commercial comes back. It’s pretty good.

What do you expect? He uses tariff money like slush money used without the need for congressional approval. He thinks his followers are too retarded to understand that is what he is doing.

 

[djacobox372]

it is fake. meaning it’s heavily edited. you can easily look up the whole talk.

You mean they edited a 5 min speech to fit into a 1 min commercia???? the MONSTERS.

"Edited" would imply that they diced it up to make him say something he didn't or make it seem like he meant something he didn't.

That didn't happen.

 

[djacobox372]

Oh, you mean the fake and heavily edited commercial (liberal propaganda) to trick gullible people into thinking the tariffs are bad?
You people keep taking L after L and still haven’t learned that you guys keep getting lied to.
It’s embarrassing to watch at this point.
And in case you needed more proof the Ronald Reagan Foundation is suing Ontario for the misleading ad.
But seriously, stop falling for this kinda shit.

Watch the whole speech.

Reagan hated tariffs and did the speech as an apology and a promise that the tariffs he was putting on japan were TARGETED and SHORT TERM. Trump believes that tariffs should be across the board and be permanent to replace income tax.

Speech Cliff notes:

RR says he is putting TARGETED tariffs on Japan semi-conductors.
RR says he loathes tariffs, he says they are anti free market, and ultimately hurt the consumer
RR says tariffs should be short term
RR says that tariffs create retaliation and trade wars

The only part the commercial left out is the first part, but event that part would make trump look bad... it would just take too long to clearly spell out the difference between targeted tariffs and sweeping tariffs in a 1 min commercial.

 

[TUFNewb]

Doesn't matter if the ad was accurate, it was absolutely RETARDED to try and end run the Trump admin at this stage in such a public way. An unforced $75 million dollar error from a bumbling clumsy buffoon, who has given Trump the excuse he needs to continue the annexation of Ontario's economy. Ontario is super cooked... and I am here for it lol

 

[heloder]

Canada should be doing everything in their power to shift as many of their imports and exports from the US to Asia and Europe.

 

[cincymma79]

You may have read it but your comprehension skills are not up to par

Title of article you cited:

Fact-checking claims that a Canadian ad was misleading about Reagan’s tariff warning​

(They are fact checking the claim that the ad was misleading, or "Fake" as Trump put it)




(The statement of the ad being misleading or "Fake")

skipping the part where reagan was imposing them anyway, which is kind of the crux here. i chose pbs on purpose so you couldn’t say maga source and they still wrote that in there.

 

[Loiosh]

Canada should be doing everything in their power to shift as many of their imports and exports from the US to Asia and Europe.

We absolutely are.

 

[TUFNewb]

Canada should be doing everything in their power to shift as many of their imports and exports from the US to Asia and Europe.

Bill C-69, tanker ban, emissions cap, BC and Quebec outright refusing any pipelines... Canada is doing the exact opposite of that. Canadians care more about being responsible stewards of the land than preserving their sovereignty.

 

[Andy Capp]

Bill C-69, tanker ban, emissions cap, BC and Quebec outright refusing any pipelines... Canada is doing the exact opposite of that. Canadians care more about being responsible stewards of the land than preserving their sovereignty.

e.g.

Minister MacDonald concludes successful outreach to Mexico - Canada.ca

The Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, concluded a 4-day trade and relationship-building trip to Mexico to reinforce Canada’s commitment to strengthen commercial ties and promote Canadian agriculture and agri-food.

www.canada.ca

More

The Daily — Canadian international merchandise trade, July 2025

In July, Canada's merchandise exports rose 0.9%, while imports were down 0.7%. As a result, Canada's merchandise trade deficit with the world narrowed from $6.0 billion in June to $4.9 billion in July.

www150.statcan.gc.ca

"Total exports were up 0.9% in July, the third consecutive monthly increase. Since the sharp decline of 11.2% observed in April, merchandise exports have risen 3.0%. Total exports for the first seven months of 2025 were up 1.0% compared with the same period in 2024. Overall, increases were observed in 7 of the 11 product sections in July 2025. In real (or volume) terms, total exports rose 1.6%.

Following five consecutive monthly declines, exports of energy products (+4.2%) posted the largest increase in July. After falling 1.8% in June, crude oil exports were up 2.3% in July, with both prices and volumes contributing to the increase. Exports of nuclear fuel and other energy products (+49.7%) and coal exports (+28.6%) also contributed to the upswing in exports of energy products in July.

Exports of motor vehicles and parts increased 6.6% in July, a month that is normally marked by temporary closures at automotive assembly plants in Canada for summer holidays. However, because of the production slowdown caused by, among other things, tariffs imposed by the United States, the effects of the seasonal stoppages in July were less severe this year. As a result, a sharp increase in exports of passenger cars and light trucks (+10.8%) on a seasonally adjusted basis was observed in July."

 

[TUFNewb]

e.g.

Minister MacDonald concludes successful outreach to Mexico - Canada.ca

The Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, concluded a 4-day trade and relationship-building trip to Mexico to reinforce Canada’s commitment to strengthen commercial ties and promote Canadian agriculture and agri-food.

www.canada.ca

More

The Daily — Canadian international merchandise trade, July 2025

In July, Canada's merchandise exports rose 0.9%, while imports were down 0.7%. As a result, Canada's merchandise trade deficit with the world narrowed from $6.0 billion in June to $4.9 billion in July.

www150.statcan.gc.ca

"Total exports were up 0.9% in July, the third consecutive monthly increase. Since the sharp decline of 11.2% observed in April, merchandise exports have risen 3.0%. Total exports for the first seven months of 2025 were up 1.0% compared with the same period in 2024. Overall, increases were observed in 7 of the 11 product sections in July 2025. In real (or volume) terms, total exports rose 1.6%.

Following five consecutive monthly declines, exports of energy products (+4.2%) posted the largest increase in July. After falling 1.8% in June, crude oil exports were up 2.3% in July, with both prices and volumes contributing to the increase. Exports of nuclear fuel and other energy products (+49.7%) and coal exports (+28.6%) also contributed to the upswing in exports of energy products in July.

Exports of motor vehicles and parts increased 6.6% in July, a month that is normally marked by temporary closures at automotive assembly plants in Canada for summer holidays. However, because of the production slowdown caused by, among other things, tariffs imposed by the United States, the effects of the seasonal stoppages in July were less severe this year. As a result, a sharp increase in exports of passenger cars and light trucks (+10.8%) on a seasonally adjusted basis was observed in July."

Big picture is exports are way down. This is stats Canada data from today:

Exports (-7.5%) scaled back sharply in the second quarter of 2025, following the implementation of US tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminum, automobiles and other goods not compliant with the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement. This was the largest quarterly decline since 2009, excluding the COVID-19 pandemic period. Real gross domestic product (-0.4%) also contracted in the second quarter of 2025 after six consecutive quarters of growth.

Now imagine what happens if the Americans don't renew CUSMA in June... These marginal changes and small trade deals won't cut it.

After reaching a record high in May, non-U.S. exports declined in recent months. As of August, they were 0.5% below levels at the end of 2024.

Lower non-us exports than before Trump was in office. They have accomplished nothing in the last year. Truly pathetic. Canada is done.

 

[joy2day]

Oh, you mean the fake and heavily edited commercial (liberal propaganda) to trick gullible people into thinking the tariffs are bad?
You people keep taking L after L and still haven’t learned that you guys keep getting lied to.
It’s embarrassing to watch at this point.
And in case you needed more proof the Ronald Reagan Foundation is suing Ontario for the misleading ad.
But seriously, stop falling for this kinda shit.

 

[joy2day]

Like it or not, the simple fact is that Reagan was mostly against tariffs and mostly for free trade. If you weren't around or don't remember, you should catch up on some reading. Ronald Reagan was for free trade, but he was not dogmatic. He recognized that when foreign partners violate agreements or engage in unfair practices, the U.S. must use tools including tariffs. But he believed tariffs should be the exception—not the rule—and warned strongly against broad protectionist policies.

1. Free trade advocacy​

• In a message on trade (1988), Reagan said:
  
  

  “Back in 1776, our Founding Fathers believed that free trade was worth fighting for … It’s still worth fighting for.” U.S. Chamber of Commerce

• On signing the Canada‑United States Free Trade Agreement (1987/88):
  
  

  “This agreement will provide enormous benefits for the United States. It will remove all Canadian tariffs, secure improved access to Canada’s market …” Ronald Reagan Presidential Library+1

• In a radio address:
  
  

  “That is the way of free markets and free trade. We must resist protectionism because it can only lead to fewer jobs for them and fewer jobs for us…” Mountain States Policy Ctr

These quotes show Reagan’s belief that open markets benefit economy and jobs, and that trade is not a zero-sum conflict but potentially mutually beneficial.

2. Critique of tariffs / protectionism​

• In his April 25, 1987 “Radio Address to the Nation on Free and Fair Trade,” he said:
  
  

  “You see, at first, when someone says, ‘Let’s impose tariffs on foreign imports,’ it looks like they’re doing the patriotic thing by protecting American products and jobs. And sometimes for a short while it works — but only for a short time. What eventually occurs is: …” Ronald Reagan Presidential Library+1

• The same address continues:
  
  

  “High tariffs inevitably lead to retaliation by foreign countries and the triggering of fierce trade wars. … The result is more and more tariffs, higher and higher trade barriers, and less and less competition.” Ronald Reagan Presidential Library+1

These excerpts underscore his wariness of tariffs as a long-term strategy: he viewed them as risky because of retaliation, reduced competition, and potential job losses.

3. Use of tariffs in practice​

While Reagan’s rhetoric was largely pro-free trade, his administration did impose tariffs or trade restrictions when he judged them necessary:

• For example, regarding semiconductors, his 1987 radio address said his administration took action because “the Japanese [were] not living up to their trade agreement with us on electronic devices called semiconductors.” Reuters+1
• Also, in his signing remarks for the Trade and Tariff Act of 1984:
  
  

  “This Trade and Tariff Act of 1984 signals to the world that America does not fear free trade because the American people can produce and compete on a par with anybody in the world.” Ronald Reagan Presidential Library

Thus, although he opposed broad protectionism, he tolerated targeted tariffs as enforcement tools when necessary.

Interpretation & Nuance​

• Principled free trader: Reagan believed that trade opens markets, lowers consumer prices, stimulates investment, and strengthens alliances.
• Pragmatic enforcer: He also believed that if trading partners violated rules or engaged in unfair practices, the U.S. must respond—even if that response meant tariffs or restrictions.
• Guard against protectionism: One of his consistent warnings was that protectionism (“tariffs for the sake of protection”) could lead to trade wars, reduced competition, and economic decline—as happened in the 1930s. National Taxpayers Union+1
• Example-setting: His support for the U.S.–Canada free trade agreement shows his desire to lower tariffs and remove barriers, at least among allied nations.

Representative Quotes to Use​

• “We must resist protectionism because it can only lead to fewer jobs for them and fewer jobs for us…” Mountain States Policy Ctr
• “High tariffs inevitably lead to retaliation by foreign countries and the triggering of fierce trade wars.” Ronald Reagan Presidential Library+1
• “This agreement will provide enormous benefits for the United States. It will remove all Canadian tariffs …” Ronald Reagan Presidential Library+1
• “Back in 1776, our Founding Fathers believed that free trade was worth fighting for … It’s still worth fighting for.” U.S. Chamber of Commerce

 

[fingercuffs]

@Tyler Durden still waiting on your source that the Reagans are suing?

 

[Tyler Durden]

Im not your Google man