Fact Check – Did a Canadian ad misrepresent Ronald Reagan’s remarks about tariffs?

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Claimant: Donald Trump and the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute


Claim: An ad from the government of Ontario, Canada, “misrepresents” President Ronald Reagan’s April 25, 1987, address about tariffs.


Rating: MOSTLY FALSE


Explanation: While the ad rearranged and shortened Reagan’s speech, it accurately conveyed his general opposition to tariffs. Reagan also justified limited duties on Japan as a special case, which the ad omitted.


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Date: 10/27/2025


 

Last Updated on October 31, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check

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