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American here - Doesn't it say something about our own government when so many of us are cheering in support of boycotts and tariffs imposed on us?

There is a maniac i the white house, who can do something about it?

Can Russian bots say something clever regarding these events? \n?

TIME TO RISE UP AND DO SOMETHING NOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Send to now as bad as it is is an excuse, Big Pharma here in the United States is an even bigger problem, peeling all these drugs to the elderly community with futile efforts. There is something else behind this.

From America. Please I hope every other country does the same as Canada. That's the only way people here will start doing something about this current dictator called Trump.

I mean, things have to get worse before it gets better! In order to bring companies back to the U.S., something has to be done to make them come back. Surely people didn't think that it was gonna be an easy road to bring these companies back home? Tariffs are the only thing that'll make these folks come back. Yeah, we will have to bite the bullet until it all comes to past!

Im deeply amazed why Trump does all this? Is he russian asset or on a mission since all the lawsuits and people that were against him, so he wants to revenge, destroy everything that Biden managed to achieve, and do some lapdance for putler.. This guy should be taken off from his post immediately. This is not something that normal leaders do.

Why can’t our US president speak like this?! Didn’t hear one validating self praise for doing something or name calling.

Donald your really messing this up. It becomes more obvious daily that putins got something on you

Canada couldn't hurt the USA IF THEY TRIED FOR HUNFRED YEARS YOU SIR HAVE ONE OPTION ALIGHN WITH OUR PRESIDENT OR YOU WIIL REGRET IT YOU AREA FOOL IF YOU THINK THIS FOOLISH PRESS conference is going to intimidate president Trump only a fool would try something like this so stupid.

Trump is not getting played. I believe just like Israel promising Trump real estate development in Gaza, Putin has likely made similar promises on conquered Ukrainian territory. Trump has aligned himself with wishful conquerors. Is he being used? Yes! Does he believe he’ll get something in return? Yes!

As a Canadian - Trumps 'brilliance' has done one thing for sure, it's aligned all of the provinces against our neighbor and former ally the United States. It's done something we ourselves have had difficulty with - gaining support from Quebec. The overwhelming vast majority of Canadians don't trust the US anymore, as the legal justification for the tariffs is absolute bull, and is a pretext for Trumps actions. My family has cancelled all US travel, in my case 2 trips this year worth 15K to the US. I will miss Vegas for my 60th. We used to shop in WA State weekly; last year I spent 11K in WA State, and routinely took in shows in Seattle. No more. \n\nCan anyone please explain why Trump is screwing over Americans? Seriously.

Hello dear ?people of America?❤️\nI'm from Ukraine???\nI apologize?if our country offended you in some way?\nI wanted to tell you that in 1994, your country, together with England and Russia, promised us a security guarantee in exchange for our giving up nuclear weapons, which we agreed to?\nNow, when Russia attacked us, your president accuses us of something?\nUnderstand that we are Ukrainians, we are free people?we are good?we are strong?we are singers?we are hardworking?we are beautiful?as you yourself noticed?❤️our people are like football player Andriy Shevchenko, boxers brothers Klitschko, and Oleksandr Usyk, singer Ruslana, with her wild dances??\nAnd many other people you know, our people?\nSo, I want to tell you that we ?are being killed Russians?Every day, there are fewer and fewer of us??

Trump is gonna separate us from all our allies, he wants a territory that looks like old world, Russia. Tearing our government apart and leaving it vulnerable to oligarchs we need to do something now to stop this shit.!

I SUPPORT CANADA, THERE IS SOMETHING DEFINITELY WRONG WITH OUR GOVERNMENT, NOT THE AMERICAN PEOPLES FAULT. ??

Most Americans don't want this either. . . those of us who were smart enough to NOT vote for the would-be dictator. There were not quite enough of us, though. Something I will never understand.

It gets real when leaders start speaking out. We Americans are so misinformed as a whole these days. This has to speak to something! WAKE up MAGA, we need our country sane not separated. On the big stage we don’t look good as Americans. We’re too busy fighting each other.

To this man I say BRAVO BRAVO. GO FOR IT, DONALD DOESN'T RESPECT YOU OR YOUR COUNTRY DON'T BOTHER TO SHOW ANY RESPECT TO A CRIMINAL FELON SEXUAL ASSULTER GREEDY, SELFISH, POWER DRIVEN EGOMANIAC LUNITIC on a revenge tour to hurt America for the crybaby because we didn't vote for him in 2020, very much a applied demented orange poor loser. . THIS so called president trump, and the real PRESIDENT MUSKrat ARE DISRECPECTFUL hate filled idiots that put gold before humans. GO FOR IT, FIGHT BACK AND LET TRUMP KNOW YOU ARE STRONG AND ACTUALLY HAVE A MAJORITY BACKING BY THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES something Donald doesn't have and never did. Donald didn't even get half the votes after 8 years campaigning and all the muskrat money. We respect you and have no respect for maga. GO CANADA.

Trump succeeded in getting Canada and Mexico to protect the US border, something the US couldn't do for decades. Claiming that drugs were flooding into the US from Canada is another Trump lie that the media promotes constantly. Trump is a dangerous fool, thinking he will buddy up with Russia and come out ahead. Better men than him have failed and paid a high price for trusting Putin. Wishing our US friends the best of luck under the rule of this radicalized tyrant

Hope this isn't a distraction from trump doing something even worse behind closed curtains.

I don't think Donald Trump borrowed a shitload of money from the bank and isn't paying the bank like Justin says the deficit will pay for itself I don't know what idiot thinks that but he does he's the reason why we're in trouble if he didn't have this country so screwed up we'd have something to fight with.

Thankyou Justin Trudeau for speaking the truth in a respectful way. Something the American president and his administration and the Republican party does not do.

That 's all ? Not something like 'Donnald, you are not the ball,, but the shit the americans will scrape of it' kind of expression

cant wait till someone goes for trump again and not miss. You guys have putin's buddy as a president. Theres something very wrong there. A Russian ally as president. People of USA got duped

It makes no sense that Trump would be so aligned with Putin if there were not something shady going on.

This is Trumps playbook. Ask for something and then complain that it is not exactly what he originally asked for. Justifies him for not paying contractors. In this case probably justifies in annexing Canada. Orange douchebag.

This is part of something bigger, Trump is deliberately trying to crash the world economy across

I thought it was a reciprocal tax? Canada charges 25% so the US is charging 25%? Did i miss something?

From America, the world really acts like we owe them something.\n\nWe get called imperialists when we help, cowards and weaklings when we don’t, we get reprimanded and shit on about how we should get our nose out of everyone’s business. The rest of the world seems to have a hate boner for the US yet can’t even be bothered to figure out how to not start new world wars, can’t even be bothered to take in and handle their own refugees, can’t even be bothered to help your own people.\n\nWe The People are growing real tired of our treatment on the world stage. Furthermore, we have our own issues. We have to focus on our own country and people, because as it stands many of us are struggling to figure out how to pay rent without picking up 2nd jobs or side hussle’s. Please understand this, we voted for Donald Trump. Flaws and all. He didn’t cheat or steal his way in. He isn’t a threat to democracy, or the stability of Europe. He’s and American president for America and if any non Americans wanna take issue with that. Then come get your citizenship and vote for it, but until then, stop crying about what America is doing and focus on your own country. Who knows, if you do your own country might actually be notable enough for you to understand my frustrations :)

Got to consider if Trump is doing this to empower Russia and ultimately China. Something serious is about to happen which one single crazy has the power to start which is mad in a so called democracy society.

Let me tell people something here Treadeau and his regime are not for Canadians this prime minster does thjngs in secret against freedoms liberty and life it will come out what Trudeau has been doing these facts are known and will be revealed arrest Treudeau

Canadian here (NS): Not the biggest Trudeau fan the last couple years.. buuuut he is hands down more a world class leader of his country than trump every could be right now or ever in the future now. What a shitshow. Trudeau REITERATED the wall street journal's words.. dont spin it like trudeau just name called him out of the blue in the hopes to insite something else. Look INWARD (cough*trump*) and fix your shit. Remember these days my american friends.

I'm European and I really can't understand how you can make an economic trade war with an ally like Canada, a close and so friendly neighbor.... A dumb decision not only for the W Post... And all of this will end up heavily impacting Americans as well, also because besides Canada there is Mexico, China and the whole of Europe. In such a war there are no winners.... I really hope that the American people understand this and start fighting for this nonsense to end. \nAnd when I then hear President Trudeau called governor.... Well I get even more angry. This shows even more (but there was no need) who trump is. A suburban bully. A rude man. An unscrupulous man who passes over everything and everyone.\nAmerica is turning into something I no longer recognize....\n\nKeep going Canada!

The American people need to stand up and do something with this President.

LOL...\n\nIn Canada... we have someone translate the French part.. He may be saying something new in the French part. \n\nYou guys can't afford a translator? Lol. The recessions already hit!

I don't like Canada we should ride with Russia and send something over there and it won't be no Canada ?? ??‍♂️

I am so ashamed and infuriated by what is going on in America!! They are going to kill a large majority of our population, way more than fentanyl or criminals! There has to be something we can do to get them out of our government!! \nAs an American, I would like to apologize for what our government is doing to the world! I voted AGAINST the ?? but I am sorry all the same!

I guess Trump is doing something he wants to invade Canada

Agree with Trudeau here, and as a Canadian conservative, that’s not something I say easily. But let’s get real here. Trump is NOT a smart guy. He has cratered most businesses he’s started, he has no understanding of economics whatsoever and he speaks like a five-year old. Conversely, here in Canada and around the world (including many in the US who are voicing heir support here) we have A LOT of smart people and an enormous amount of good will, and we will persevere and overcome. Bring it MAGA!

Trump has to be dying or something not to give a fak anymore

Trudeau is a slimy scumbag that is doing what he has always done: twist the truth into something it isn't. Luckily America is at a point when we are at least beginning to see through these types of things.

Sings great but no Trudy you haven’t done big things and don’t get to take credit for the good men that came before you. Good job taking the opportunity given here however I see another limp D trying to save his embarrassing career. But good for you getting all these gullible people to buy it. Half truths do not make the truth whole. 75 years of industrial decline aren’t getting fixed with friendly assurances and happy trade deals. During WW2 everyone lived on food rations, turned in all metals, kept their old cars running etc… and y’all are upset because inflation means you have to make some tough choices? I’m ashamed of every American that refuses to try something new since the last 50 years of the same old back and forth is what got us here in the first place. Obstruction and diversion. Division. Both parties are responsible. If Donald wants to destroy the faith of his faithful… let him. But going radical against half the country’s people isn’t going to end well for anyone. We should stop giving the rich all the cards.

Its obvious trumps working with putin they probably made a deal if america dont get involved with Ukraine war . And putin wants him to do his best to cripple major countrys . Trump needs to go and quick becouse theres something were not seeing in this madness .

Bravo to the Canadian proud and patriotism from Germany - I deeply admire this! \nAnd to the Americans: Don’t just whine and feel ashamed: STAND UP AND DO SOMETHING NOW!

Trump thinks the Canadians are pushover! Your in for a big fight Trump. Watch out for the quite people Trump! Most of us would never fight with Canadians! In fact if Trump trys something many would help you!

i dont get what he gains by fucking with Canada\nPutin 100% has something crazy on trump why would he act like this otherwise.

this is like something from South Park

Thank you PM Trudeau! As an American, I appreciate your information, something that isn’t readily available in my country.

Now THAT is how you speak to your constituents; directly and firmly, Prime minister Trudeau, thank you—-no “tough guy” pretenses. Just direct and to the point. Learn something America.