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U.S. Ambassador's Fiery Confrontation Over Ontario Tariff Ad
10/29/2025
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Story summary
- U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra confronted Ontario's trade representative David Paterson at a Canadian American Business Council event in Ottawa.
- Witnesses said Hoekstra's tirade, prompted by an anti-tariff Ontario ad, included expletives and criticism of Premier Doug Ford.
- The anti-tariff ad featuring Ronald Reagan's voice angered U.S. President Donald Trump, leading to canceled trade talks and a 10% tariff threat.
