| SanAndreasX said: President Karen von Yamtits ended trade talks with Canada over an ad that ran in Canada (and parts of the northern U.S. that get Canadian TV) featuring St. Ronnie on the evils of tariffs (though his administration and Congress did go on to impose tariffs on Japan). I'm trying to post a Youtube link to the "offending" ad, but I keep getting errors. |
Here's the ad
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6951639
In case it's blocked:
Transcript: (Reagan narrating)
When someone says, "Let's impose tariffs on foreign imports," it looks like they're doing the patriotic thing by protecting American products and jobs. And sometimes for a short while it works, but only for a short time.
But over the long run, such trade barriers hurt every American worker and consumer. High tariffs inevitably lead to retaliation by foreign countries and the triggering of fierce trade wars.Then the worst happens. Markets shrink and collapse. Businesses and industries shut down and millions of people lose their jobs.
Throughout the world, there's a growing realization that the way to prosperity for all nations is rejecting protectionist legislation and promoting fair and free competition. America's jobs and growth are at stake.
