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What a great lider! Great position from Canada. I wish we Mexican could do the same, unfortunately we are very weak and very dependent on the US, which is why our President is still waiting.....

Remember when this same fellow froze protesters bank accounts and began collecting peoples weapons? Yet, he has the gull to talk about dictators. Trump actually wants to avoid WWIII and I hope what his administration does will bring an end to the war. Though, I do agree he should be more tough on Putin. That being said, I do agree that the crossings from Canada are not nearly as significant as compared to our southern border. It would be nice to see more from Canada in their investments to secure the border and stop crossings, cartel movements, and drug operations. The US has spent more than 409 billion since 2003 on such operations. Regardless, I feel for you Canadians and it sucks that it has come to this and I hope we keep strong relations in the future. Hopefully we can come to a fair deal soon. Mexico and China are the big players that do not do nearly enough to prevent these crimes. In fact, the Mexican government helps the cartels by not trying to stop them. China's lack of regulation on the ingredients to make fentanyl contribute to a large extent to this tragedy as well.

Everyone is forgetting WHY the US has so many bases around the world. The US needed bases in Europe and Canada to easily react to the Cold War they started with Russia after WW2. After that, the US started wars in the Middle East and needed troops nearby on reserve.

Canada recognises its not the American people but the embarrassment in the white house thst is the problem. Respect and support from Australia ❤

?Canada just cut electricity supply to america well done on those tarrifs. As a south african you have my support

United States needs to stop military backing on Canada immediately and put a wall up?

In solidarity with Canada I will buy Canadian made products despite any tariffs.

This clown was ready to resign and step down. He should be thanking trump that his leadersip of canada still exists. Canada was and is going down the tubes. All of canada wanted this clown canned 3 months ago. At any rate, nothing canada can do. 75% of their population lives with spitting distance of the US. They need us, we don't need them. \n\nWhat do all you leftist clowns have in common? You are all haters of America. Better get used to America First bc it's just getting started.

As an American, I stand with Canada and Ukraine!

Canada’s Retaliation Against the Smoot-Hawley Tariff (1930)\nOne of the most immediate and severe retaliatory responses to the Smoot-Hawley Tariff came from Canada, which was heavily dependent on trade with the United States. Canada was the largest export market for U.S. goods at the time, and when the U.S. imposed high tariffs on Canadian imports, Canada responded with its own punitive tariffs on American products.\n\nBackground: U.S.-Canada Trade Before Smoot-Hawley\nIn 1929, about 75% of Canadian exports went to the U.S.\nCanada was also a major supplier of lumber, wheat, cattle, and minerals to American markets.\nThe two economies were deeply intertwined, and Canada had traditionally followed a low-tariff trade policy with the U.S.\nCanada’s Response: Retaliatory Tariffs (1930)\nPrime Minister R.B. Bennett responded to Smoot-Hawley by raising tariffs on American goods, specifically targeting products from the U.S. Midwest and industrial centers.\nCanada increased tariffs on over 16 U.S. goods, including:\nFarm machinery\nAutomobiles\nFruits and vegetables\nTextiles\nThese tariffs redirected Canadian trade away from the U.S. and toward Britain and other Commonwealth nations, under a new imperial preference system.\nEconomic Consequences\nFor the United States:\n❌ Sharp decline in U.S. exports to Canada\n\nU.S. exports to Canada dropped by 55% between 1929 and 1932.\nAmerican automobile and farm equipment industries suffered severe losses.\nMany Midwest farmers, who had relied on Canadian sales, went bankrupt.\n❌ Loss of a major trading partner\n\nCanada sought alternative suppliers in Britain, Australia, and other Commonwealth nations.\nThis permanently weakened U.S.-Canada economic ties, forcing the U.S. to reconsider its trade policies.\nFor Canada:\n✅ Diversification of Trade\n\nCanada strengthened trade ties with Britain and other Commonwealth countries.\nCanadian exports to Britain increased, helping Canada avoid complete economic collapse.\n❌ Short-term economic pain\n\nWhile Canada successfully retaliated, the tariffs raised prices for Canadian consumers.\nThe Canadian economy still suffered from the global depression, but it recovered faster than the U.S. by diversifying trade.\nLong-Term Impact\nPermanent Shift in Canadian Trade Policy\n\nCanada moved away from dependence on the U.S. and pursued closer economic ties with Britain.\nThis weakened U.S. economic influence in Canada for decades.\nRepeal of Smoot-Hawley and the Start of U.S. Trade Liberalization\n\nThe failure of Smoot-Hawley contributed to the Reciprocal Trade Agreements Act (1934) under Franklin D. Roosevelt, which lowered tariffs and encouraged bilateral trade deals.\nU.S.-Canada trade eventually recovered, but the economic damage lasted for years.\nConclusion\nThe U.S. intended to protect its industries, but Smoot-Hawley backfired by provoking Canada’s retaliation. This case study highlights how tariffs can damage relationships with key trading partners, disrupt industries, and reduce exports, ultimately harming the economy.

He's totally lying that he's working with Russian.This guy's a total joke. What he doesn't say is how much money that Canada owes the u.S

I'm with Canada. Adopt me!!!

Canada's the best

United States will take parody with Canada as far as tariffs are concerned. We just want fair trade. The deals signed by United States were bad deals. We just want fair and even trade. We will be back to normal soon as we make tariffs equal on both sides. We love Canadians, we just want even tariffs. Peace out

Let it fall! The US will only learn if they feel it! As an American I stand with Canada!

When Canada makes the US look like the immature, dangerous, foolish country that we are. What an absolute embarrassment….

Bless you Canada. Stand your ground even though it will hurt me badly, we cannot give in to a bully!

I am born and raised in Louisiana. I stand with Canada , Europe, Mexico and the UK, and Ukraine. Not Russia.

Justin let The Orange Orangutan KNOW this works BOTH ways‼️ I'm an American but I stand with Canada ????????

Trudeau is a Clown.. Canada is not behind him...

Europe will welcome Canada for business and as ally.

Lmap. Blistering. As a Canadian, i am embarrassed of this man. He is not leading Canada.

eu and canada first! \nusa last where the trash belongs

This is an example of what a world leader SHOULD look like. Canada's prime minister gets straight to the point unlike Trump. If the world is already this bad under Trump's presidency, imagine 3 more years of this.

I'm so sorry, Canada.

The o my thing blistered here is the cnn and this trashes tongue, Canada couldn’t fight its way out of a wet paper bag, the American people\nSay kick rocks

We love you Canada! all decent Americans stand with you!

Canada Trudeau well said.

Canada ??❤️❤️❤️❤️

In 4 short weeks, Trump has demonstrated to it's allies that their deals with the US are not worth the paper they are written on. This was never about fentanyl and it was never about border security. It was always about power, control, and money. About breaking Canada’s economy and independence, about forcing us into submission. Trump and his cult have clearly aligned themselves with Russia and are doing Putin's bidding. The democratic world must now regard and treat the US as it does any of the other non-democracies in the world, not as an ally to be consulted, but as an adversary to be contained.

Why doesn't someone just come out and say it. What does Putin have on Trump to get him to do all these things. All of these things don't benefit Canada or the United States they benefit Putin.\n Donald I for one am completely willing to forgive you whatever you've done whatever Putin has on you I will completely forgive you and I would imagine to put an end to all this craziness the rest of the country will forgive you too will give you a pass on whatever Behavior Putin recorded

Bravo, Canada! Americans brought this on themselves (and sadly, the rest of the world). I hold every person who voted for Trump PERSONALLY responsible for every vile deed committed by their cult leader.

Thank you Canada. ❤❤

I stand with Canada

I'm African American and I am very disappointed about the trading war with Canada. \nTrump is a clueless person.

I'm an american, But since this administration, I stand with canada, You guys do what you have to do, Yes we'll suffer, But we done it to ourselves

Tariffs on Canada would likely reduce real gross domestic product to zero in 2025 if implemented beyond a year and lead to a 2% contraction in 2026 with a peak unemployment rate of more than 8%. Trump told Canada if you did TWO THINGS, there would be no tariffs on Canada. One, stop illegal immigrants from pouring into the USA from Canada. Two, stop illegal drugs from coming into the USA from Canada. Did Trudeau comply with President Trump's request? If so, there must be a lack of communication to verify what has transpired. If not, then Trump imposed tariffs for lack of compliance. Now, if Canada has already complied yet the Trump admin imposed tariffs anyway, then that is a slap in the face to our neighbors to the north and the American people should be outraged and let Trump know it.

I've never been more ashamed of my country's leadership in my entire life. Thank you for this speech and this stance, Canada. I support you.

This Question goes towards trump Who Took Care Of Our U.S Citizens When No One Can Fly On 9/11 Canada Who Helped With Our Fires Canada. Trump you call yourself a Man Of God does the bible say Love Your Neighbor

Blistering? LOL canada exists because the US pays for it.

USA stole Mexico’s ?? territory now Trump wants to steal Canada ?? territory! \nAnd Trump probably will give Alaska back to Russia Putin ??

Canada, don't back down against a bully! We know very well in Ukraine that surrender means death.

F cnn f Canada f Ukraine F all of you

Well guess what baby!!!!!!!! AMERICA IS BACK!!!!!! BUE BYE EUROPE!!!!! BYE BYE CANADA!!!

Stand on business Canada we know who is pushing the lies and fight with our allies to appease a dictator??✊?

My indigenous brothers and sisters in Canada stay strong from Arizona Pima

God bless the brave people of Canada for standing up to our unstable president and vice president. I am sad for the country I call home. I am still at a loss and feel very unsettled that Donald Trump was elected president. His presidency is marked by retaliation and actions that are ego boosting for him. Yet, many people don’t see it this way ?‍♀️. I am hoping and praying that other countries remember that not everyone is on board with Donald Trump and his party.

Republicans are all about states rights. I think some of our northern states should petition to join Canada. Minnesota for one.

Dear Canada, we are sooooooo sorry sorry rump is sooo horrendous!?

How does this make sense? Trump being the stupid ass he has always been, put tariffs on imported goods from Canada causing US citizens to pay more for goods from Canada. So PM Trudeau sets tariffs on goods coming in from the US causing CAnidian citizens to pay more for goods imported from the US.\nHaving said that, I do see that PM Trudeau will be causing Canadian citizens to stop buying imported US products, slapping Trump in the face and causing hardship to US manufacturers. This should cause blowback from US manufacturers towards Trump'a stupidity.\nOh, ?Trump