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U.S. Blasts Canada Over Foreign Political Ad Interference

11/20/2025

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U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra said foreign-funded political ads should not go unpunished after Canada aired an anti-tariff ad he says interfered in U.S. electoral politics.
The ad was funded by Ontario's government, featured former President Ronald Reagan, and aired before elections.
U.S. President Donald Trump halted trade negotiations and threatened increased tariffs.
Canadian officials signaled they are willing to resume trade talks at an appropriate time.

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U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra said foreign-funded political ads should not go unpunished after Canada aired an anti-tariff ad he says interfered in U.S. electoral politics.
The ad was funded by Ontario's government, featured former President Ronald Reagan, and aired before elections.
U.S. President Donald Trump halted trade negotiations and threatened increased tariffs.
Canadian officials signaled they are willing to resume trade talks at an appropriate time.