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Trump responded forcefully via social media, stating, "Canada was caught red-handed... using selective audio and video." He accused Canada of hostile acts for misrepresenting Reagan’s stance and declared that, as a consequence, tariffs would be increased by an additional 10%. This move underscores the deepening trade conflict between the two North American neighbors, with Trump explicitly framing the issue as an effort to defend the U.S. from what he characterized as overbearing Canadian tariffs.