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These are the first steps to ww3. US will invade Canada because of the trade war. Then invade México with the excuse of going after the Cartels. But make no mistake the whole world will not just stand to watch the carnage.

Trump will say Canada shouldn't have start a trade war with USA, like the way he accused of Ukraine starting the war.

Wannabe dictator and Putler-loving Trump is insane, picking a trade war with his closest neighbors, allies and friends yet sucking up to and appeasing The Monster From Moscow. America what have you done.

How proud he says there are no winners in a trade war, like its a science question and he got the answer right.

What happened to “no wars”? Now we’re in active trade wars? Wild. This is all because we didn’t want an Indian/African American woman in office.

As an American getting into a trade war with our neighbors to our north and south makes no sense. Of course Trump is chummy with Vladimir Putin, they're so similar. Both need to be removed from office.

The point is that it is not a trade war. Is is the war with real camps. Trudeau is in the camp of the ennemy

Sadly, I was Very Startled by This Trade War. This is Very Unecessary!!! Canada Is America's Closest Neighbour, How can President Trump even think of doing this to Canada??? I am TREMENDOUSLY DISAPPOINTED with DT!!!!! This is not the way to treat your Neighbour and Allie. Shame . . . Shame . . . . SHAME On Him!!!

the countries that are richer in fossil fuels, energy production and materials are always the ones that have the highest chances of winning a trade war, unless there are other countries that can offer the same quantity at lower prices.\nIn the end these costs will always be passed onto the end consumer.\nI think that Donald is not that smart.. He is going to starve his citizens

The US has started an unsanctioned trade war against Canada. How is this different than what Russia is doing to Ukraine? The US needs to have sanctions slapped on them by the rest of the world like has been done to Russia.

In my 60 years of life as a US citizen, I never in a million years thought we would have waged a trade war with Canada. \nCan't wait for the rising costs of the medications that the US from Canada. Buckle up. I can't wait??

Wanna win the trade war... Don't sell anything to the USA

I want this trade war, and I want Trudeau gone. I am from Canada. \nSo many people do not know about his government and the damage they caused.\nFacts little then 1% get scanned at ports. Canada does not screen airflights enough. \nAlso, Trudeau did not close the air down from covid to safe borders.\nTrudeau is lucky he is not behind bars the scandals he got away with is insane.

There is no winner in trade war but he will be the first to lose the job sooner for diplomatic failure.

Not only does he have the country fighting for basic life, with all of the unemployment and chaos he’s causing, but now he has us in trade wars with other countries who have basically been on our side!?!? ??‍♀️

This precedented trade war will force other countries to look for another center force that binds the whole allies other than the US. The US is powerful and massive country so it would be difficult to fill the empty spot, but it will be done in the long time.

Canadians aren’t stupid we will come ahead of this trade war Donald will bend the knee

He can't go into trade war with China but he did with our closest Allie.Is this Elon Musk idea? Because if it is.We are going to be in a sinking ship with lunatic captain

You suck CNN. Sane-washing a lunatic. He's starting a trade war with his best friend. Think about that. Don't make excuses, don't make apologies. Say it for what it is.

Canadian here. This trade war has nothing to do with fentanyl! Trump wants to take over Canada, and Canadians will not stand for that! We are a sovereign nation and I hope that Americans can understand that we will not tolerate an attack on our country

Canada already had tariffs on certain U.S. goods before the recent trade disputes escalated in 2025. Historically, Canada has maintained tariffs on various American products to protect its domestic industries, particularly in sectors like agriculture and manufacturing. For example, under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (USMCA), which replaced NAFTA and was signed during Donald Trump’s first term, trade between the U.S. and Canada is largely tariff-free for many goods. However, Canada has long imposed high tariffs on specific U.S. products outside of these agreements, such as dairy, poultry, and eggs, under its supply management system. These tariffs can reach up to 270% on milk, 245% on cheese, and nearly 300% on butter, designed to shield Canadian producers from foreign competition.\n\nAdditionally, Canada has applied tariffs on other U.S. goods over the years, often in response to trade disputes or to balance economic interests. For instance, before the latest round of tariffs in 2025, Canada had tariffs on thousands of product categories, though the exact scope and rates varied depending on the goods and trade agreements in place. Posts found on X also highlight sentiment that Canada has had tariffs on U.S. products like dairy and cars for decades, with some claiming rates as high as 25% on U.S. vehicles—though this may reflect specific cases rather than a blanket policy.\n\nIn contrast, the U.S. generally did not impose broad tariffs on Canadian goods until recent actions under President Trump, who introduced a 25% tariff on Canadian imports effective March 4, 2025, prompting Canada to retaliate with reciprocal 25% tariffs on CA$155 billion of U.S. goods. This retaliation built on Canada’s existing tariff framework but escalated the scale significantly. So, while Canada did have tariffs on U.S. goods beforehand, the current trade war has intensified the situation far beyond the pre-existing measures

Indeed, Russian agent Trump's childish trade war shall NOT win by NO BODY! US Army Infantry Division veteran.

Indeed, Russian agent Trump's childish trade war shall NOT win by NO BODY!

So sorry Prime Minister Trudeau to u and ur lovely Canadians! For this trade war! We as Americans well most of us feel really bad We r going threw so much more hardships because of dumb decisions going on in our government

me when i have to *initiate a trade war with my biggest partners* because im bored

No nations will win on trade wars, just like Ukraine and Russian years of war, both nation people sufferings from leaders misunderstanding of power. Only Inflation to rise. Hardship and suffering of the people coming theses days.

I as an American hopes Canada wins this trade war.

Whole world is with Canada on this issue ...........no country is in favor of trade wars, it would benefit no one

Wait a minute so youre an American that stands with your ally, even when they rip of your country through trade? & because your president recognizes a powerful world leader like Putin and knows peace with him is better than war???? Like are yall forreals??

Wait a minute so youre an American that stands with your ally, even when they rip of your country through trade? & because your president recognizes a powerful world leader like Putin and knows peace with him is better than war???? Like are yall forreals??

Prediction for the next week. The Cheeto Mussolini will declare victory with his trade wars

All Trudeau needs to do is secure the border and lower the tariffs on America. This trade war will be over, but no. He decides to puff his chest and be defiant. Most ungrateful governor ever ?

CNN call it what it is A Fair Trade War...

‘This is escalating’ the trade war?!? No. Canada’s response is bringing it closer to even.

This news report is being passed on in us by all kinds of youtube influencers everyone is discussed with what that president is doing causing all kinds of disaster over there aswell trumb is the only one that wants a trade war

It wouldn`t be a trade war, Trudeau. We will just start making our car parts once again in America.\nWhat would you do make car parts for Peugeot? The shipping costs would kill you. You had your chance.

I must admit that despite my reservations about Mr. Trudeau, I can only stand in solidarity with the statements made here. Politics should not be a matter of ego, trade wars, or personal disagreements, as it is ultimately the people who, unfortunately, remain the eternal victims of these trivial battles. \n\nAs a French citizen, I can therefore only join this fight against political absurdity, which Mr. Trudeau has led here with both tact and courage. This is not a struggle against the American people but a necessary reminder: in war, there are only victims, and as Montesquieu once said, commerce should be driven by the spirit of peace, not by the constant temptation of war.

2 things we don't want in Canada. The Liberal crooks and a trade war with the US. That man Trudeau ruined Canada more that Biden and Kamala did to the US.Trudeau supported fentanyl in Canada. Allowing users to commit crimes without legal consequence. Catch amd release when they commit home invasions stabbings break amd enter. Tax payer funded injection sites. Only changed his tune to please Trump.

It's dumb, but it's not empty-headed: Fentanyl is a pretext to a trade war. And the trade war will be the pretext under which Trump decides to annex or invade Canada. It might sound overblown, but Trump and Russia are hoping to carve up the world and hand it to the billionaire class. Read the room.

My question is, do we have a dictatorship in the USA? \nWHERE IS THE CONGRESS and HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES??\nMy other question is does Canada have 25% Tarrifs on USA goods? Just the facts please, no political speeches. If Canada has 25% tarrifs then Canada started the trade wars, not USA...

As a U.S. citizen, my full support to you Canada- but going forward please emphasize that the Trump administration is choosing to start this trade war -not America-millions of us do not support or want to be associated with that tyrant in the White House!

Bravo Canada ?! Don't back down in a trade war with a dumb dictator!

I am a 72 years of female who lives in Canada with very strong American roots as I came here when I was 46 years of age. I have to say that what is happening between the United States of America and Canada breaks my heart. I have always known that Canada and United States of America worked and got along with each other all my life. Yes, my heart is broken for the Americans and the Canadiens who will suffer because of this trade war that President Trump started. Prayers for both countries.

Trade war is against Trudeau and her stupidity

Mr. Tiptoe can shove it. Trump didn't start this trade war, Canada has been tariffing USA for decades. The whole world does... Starving out the one country that actually has freedom. Freedom to kick out government when it becomes corrupt and against the people. The western side of Canada is more than welcome to stop subsidizing the east, and pay like half the taxes. Instead of stars we will throw a couple maple leafs on it and call it a day.... In the interest of international security.

Why you support US trade war with China previously, you are part of it, why complain now !!? You even detain Chinese telco CFO in high profile for US without hesitation, now you are enemy of 2 most powerful countries on earth. ???

Sorry about this, Canada. Trump's trade war is one of the dumbest things ever.

I hate that trump can just fuck everything up for americans. I didn't want any of this. I didn't vote for trump. I didn't vote for a trade war. Damn what a shit system

Looks as if Elon Muskler’s brain is tacitly behind this dictatorial Trade War-otherwise Trump could have done it during Trump 1.0 ??

What a sad little character Trudeau is. Like a stray poodle in the rain. What were Canadians thinking ever voting for this has been party clown. You almost deserve what’s coming to you with this trade war. It’s gonna wreck your economy