Скачать или смотреть U.S. Envoy's Warning: Canada's Anti-Tariff Ads and the Impact on Trade Relations

In a recent address, U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra urged Canada to reconsider its anti-tariff advertising campaign in the U.S. He highlighted how the ads, funded by the Ontario government, led to the suspension of trade negotiations. Hoekstra suggested that the ads amounted to political interference, with the timing of the ads coinciding with U.S. elections and a Supreme Court hearing. Prime Minister Mark Carney apologized to President Trump, but the talks have yet to restart. The ambassador's comments also touched on Trump's past remarks about Canada becoming the 51st state, leaving many Canadians perplexed. The original ad campaign, costing $75 million, was pulled, and Ontario Premier Doug Ford defended the ads, claiming they influenced Republican votes. B.C. Premier David Eby decided against running similar ads, opting for a more unified approach with the federal government. This incident sheds light on the delicate nature of international trade relations and the potential consequences of political advertising across borders.