The leader of Canada’s most populous province is bragging about the impact of his anti-tariff ad that prompted U.S.

President Donald Trump canceled trade talks with Canada on Thursday, citing a recent ad released by the government of Canada’s Ontario province that quoted former President Ronald Reagan’s 1987 radio address to the nation on fair trade.

A forme advisor to Ronald Reagan defended Ontario's controversial commercial that quoted Reagan's warnings about tariffs.

Scott Bessent was confronted, Sunday, about the idea that President Donald Trump increased tariffs on Canada because of a TV ad he didn't like.

The premier said the advert was viewed one billion times as Trump said he has no plans to meet with his Canadian counterpart.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he achieved his "goal" last week after his viral anti-tariff ad featuring former President Reagan prompted President Trump to cancel trade negotiations with Canada. The big picture: Trump last week also vowed to raise Canada's tariffs by 10% over the ad,