US President Donald Trump on Friday terminated all trade talks with Canada, citing Ottawa's "egregious behaviour" over what he alleged was a "fake" television advertisement propagating anti-tariff comments by conservative former President Ronald Reagan.

The flashpoint came after the Canadian province of Ontario, under the leadership of Premier Doug Ford, began a television ad campaign in the US to raise awareness about the harmful effects of trade restrictions.

"Using every tool we have, we’ll never stop making the case against American tariffs on Canada. The way to prosperity is by working together," Ford wrote, announcing the ad campaign that would go on to infuriate Trump. Also Read | Trump claims documents prove Biden administration ‘rigged’ 2020 US election

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