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As an American military veteran from just south of the Canadian border here in Washington state, I support both Canada and Ukraine on the world stage. Thank you PM Trudeau for being the adult in this exchange. Best of luck to all of us, times are going to get very tough.

As an American I support Canada.

Your leader Canada and Europe leaders are too woke for me. That is my big problem with you. But you don't listen so l don't listen. YOU TOO CNN. This popped up, the only reason l'm writing this because l don't listen to you.

Canada needs to withdraw from NORAD. We need our defenses at home.

Trudeau’s a liar. He once said confederates were causing trouble in Canada.\nTrump is trying to broker a peace deal. You have to use diplomacy with Putin.\nCanada always had tariffs on the US. Trump tariffs are for a reason.\nYou should have dropped your tariffs you always had on us.\nBy His own admission He did not increase the number of fentanyl stops.

I am Canadian. Trump might be smart. To smart. Thus has let Russia put a nose ring in. THINK BRICS. APRIL 2nd if Canada and all EUROPE JOIN BRICS what is going to happen to the US dollar? IT WILL CRASH!!! CHINA RUSSIA INDIA and many more are in BRICS. THE USA PETRO DOLLAR IS IN JEOPARDY NOW. CONGRATS TRUMP ... THE ART OF THE DEAL is going to really hurt the USA. I fell sorry for the people of the USA. I fell sorry that CANADA has to cut off our power, electricity, our oil, our water, our nuclear energy and more. ... God help us all. This is WWIII and will not end well for anyone.

Canada has a leader, and America has a clown.

We already Pay tarrifs to canada!!!!!

10:40 whether or not Trudeau is in office is not going to change anything. There's about a hundred other people that you could pick a fight with instead of Canada. \n\n\nYou'd probably be in everyone's interest if you just took responsibility for your own fiscal mismanagement. We are not your de facto piggy bank.

Canada should put in place mega projects using Canadian materials. Such a project would be to place pill boxes along the 49th with the best air defence systems put in place. Build millions of attack drones.

I'm moving to Canada!!

Backing Canada all the way

America is the biggest bully. This is how they treat the best brother Canada. Totally support Canadians from Aus ??

We stand with Canada and Ukraine. We love you. Thank you for standing up to the bully.

Uk here, shame on trump for these tarrifs ,i support canada

Canada please annex the US West Coast stares. We love you!

Stop trying to speak to the Convict's good side because he has none. Canada Diversify away, realign, unite and form new trading blocks. Circle the wagon leaving the USA outside. It is clear they are moving on. Friends are now being treated like enemies.

Isn’t Trump just matching the tariff percentage that Canada charges?

Just become a state Canada. ???You need us.

If Trudeau is the governor of Canada..trump is the devil in the u.s.

So strange to be a 66 y.o. American who will suffer the cost of these tariffs and still I'm in total support of you Canada. Please know most Americans do not want what Trump is inflicting upon us, our neighbors and international partners, nor do we believe this is a border issue. Grateful you're intelligent and a strong leader. Do not waiver.... hold your ground.

Bro just give up and join tthe United States will let you be governor you know I never in my entire life bought anything that said made in Canada

Canada can kicks Rocks ?

You believe in working together until you force your Truckers to take shots like farm animals, then you shut down their banks, then you stole their bitcoin. Don't lecture us about working together. Your own people can't stand you, and neither can we. I think it's an honor that President Trump calls you Governor, because you are terrible at leading a country. We care about you as a human, and a person created in the image of God, but most Americans are very unhappy with you lack of leadership, and style of tyrannical incompetence. Canada would be much better off with America's constitution and wealth. If you really want to work with America, let the people decide. America loves Canada and we welcome you with open arms.❤

USA loves you Canada, don’t let Trump bully you.

Trudeau hasn’t been good for Canada, virtue signaling like usual instead of going to the toot of the problems, same guy that put protesters in jail and froze bank accounts of the innocent.

Trump thinks he going to be in the land forever but God is looking everything ..God bless Canada

Simple. Stop harboring drug traffickers, Canada, and we make trade easy again.

Don’t be polite. I’m an American. I support Canada. Tear Trump down!

Canada doesnt have a chance lol

With Canada here...this is going to hurt US consumers and business more, and with inflation still an issue, this will only make things worse for us here. Where are our elected officials? Where are our Republican Senators and Congressmen? Why are they not speaking up for us the people??\nThis is a sad day for America!! Canada is our friend!!

Go Canada! I wish America had an intelligent leader like Trudeau!

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

Dont like Trudeau but I have to say, great last speech. Trump is such a liar about fentanol from Canada. Good luck USA, you are in for one hell of a ride !

Trump supporter here. I think Canada and Truedough are being very disrespectful to us. They should be saying Thank You more often for our support over the years. Teuedough hasn't got the cards on his side to go into a trade wars with us. No cards on his side. Tantrum Treudough is what i call him. No cards. Owes us an apology.

Who would have thought the fall of America would come from Canada.

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

It may hurt US but will hurt Canada more if US is no long3r buying their goods.

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.

Trump doesn't care about US jobs. He and the people who surround him are independently wealthy. They have already, in a few weeks, eliminated hundreds of thousands of jobs which support the running of the United States. Vital services, including VA hospitals, have been reduced. \nI support Canada, as a US citizen, against this US illogical behavior.

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

I get my pet meds from Canada so now I can’t get it for 3//4 of the price from US.

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

I am an American. I completely agree with PM Trudeau. I don't want this either. Imo Trump Should be brought up for TREASON. I don't like what has been happening to America. I would rather be in Canada!! Blessings to you. \n?????

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.