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Look at what is happening. Europe is welcoming Canada into their trading block with open arms. Where is the US turning to? Russia. The irony is that Putin hates the West, always has , and he hates the US in particular. I agree with Clark. Trump’s getting played and he doesn’t even know it. He’s got a lot of $$ in Russian banks and is in Putin’s pocket. When are the Dems going to get loud and get rid of this guy? He is definitely compromised.

Wow.. very powerful speech. Support Canada, block everything from the USA as long as orange man is in power

putin must have given him the war plan to secure greenland if russia is to take finland and sweden .... and canada is blocking the way ... this is not just about fentanyl\n\nprepare yourselves for WW III

Is it possible for the European alliance and Canada to block off the Arctic Route to Russia and fellow- traveler, the US? \n \n \n \nReply

We need to block trumps visit to the uk. Dont want this traitor to our allies. Long live Canada

He sold out Canada , next American will have to stand up strong & brave or else he’s going to block all elections and tries to erase our democracy in order to stay in power.

He sold out Canada , next American will have to stand up strong & brave or else he’s going to block all elections and tries to erase our democracy in order to stay in power.

1:20\nYeah, Trudeau just threatened to block energy exports without _technically_ threatening to block energy exports.\n\nGrab your popcorn, everyone, this is gonna be a wild ride. ?

Great work Justin! Don't take that shit from them! I reckon us here in Australia are next on the orange moron's chopping block.

I knew nothing about Canada but it appears I love the Canadians. Maybe you joining the European trade block needn't just be a Twitter idea ?

Should block the oil going out of Canada to the us. Sell it elsewhere and get rich

Well done Canada !!❤❤❤Start blocking usa trade and stop sending them energy, gas, and other basic resources.

We love Canada. Tariffs fail. Especially tariffs on friends. We are $36 TRILLION in debt. We need to block trade, but not with friends.

I admired your father, prime premier Pierre Trudeau. You're just a chip off the block. ?? Great job ❤

THE TARIFFS ARE NOT SANCTIONS. THE TARIFFS ARE JUSTICE. DO NOT BLOCK OR OVERLY TAX AMERICAN GOODS, AND YOU WON'T GET TAXED EITHER. TARIFFS ARE FOR TARIFFS, THE TARIFFS ARE NOT SANCTIONS. UNDERSTAND

No I didn’t watch. I despise CNN almost as much as I despise the treasonous kleptocratic tyrant Trudeau. I don’t know how CNN ended up on my algorithm list, and will now promptly block your lying propaganda. I’m a proud and patriotic Canadian, btw.

Americans will never accept Canada as a so called 51st state unless they vote for it. Canada is not a dictatorship. We Americans don't buy or conquer land from fellow democracies, only dictatorships. If there is an attempt the US Congress and the current states will block that.

BLOCK ALL REGISTERED REPUBLICANS FROM ENTERING CANADA!!!!! MAKE MAGA EAT WHAT THEY VOTED FOR!!!!\n\nDEMS COME IN PEACE AND SUPPORT CANADA!!!!

At this point we need to repeal the amendment blocking trump to a third term and the pardon protecting hunter biden and we should throw him in jail

But is it the same Trudeau who blocked truck drivers' bank accounts? Very reasonable and democratic!

And you tube Continue to lie and say they have to block me because of the kids When he’s talking about Fentanyl

Block USA from 5 eyes while they remain compromised. Can’t have our intel going from Whitehouse to kremlin.

Trump is dumber than a block of wood.... that piece of shit has no business being the President of anything...

Europe is next on the chopping block ??, you’ve screwed USA for far too long!!!

Kevin, the RCMP that blocked Trudeaus investigations. Kevin the fentanyl Czar - to do what? Ensure inventory is high in Canada? Kevin another friend and Trudeau Foundation supporter. YUP! another wasted salary.

15 26. 30 better direct cut , say no more empty deal block usa

Now, unless we get this type of united attitudes we will never protect our ways of living now place quality control on the voting 5:55 block from lying and dictatorships. But unless we this feel this pain we will aloud any lying dictatorship to come in steel our peaceful ways of living

Can Trump Become a Dictator Like Putin? \nTrump has authoritarian tendencies, but turning the U.S. into a full dictatorship like Putin’s Russia would be extremely difficult. Here’s why: \n1⃣ The U.S. Has Strong Institutional Barriers \nUnlike Russia, where Putin gradually dismantled democracy, the U.S. has checks and balances (Congress, courts, states, the military). \nTrump tried to challenge the system, but courts often ruled against him, showing that he doesn’t have full control. \nTo become a true dictator, he would need to take over the judicial system, military, and elections—none of which are fully in his hands. \n? Example: \nTrump lost multiple court cases on election fraud claims, proving he does not yet have absolute control. \n2⃣ He Lacks Full Control Over the Military & Law Enforcement \nPutin controls the Russian military and secret police, allowing him to silence opposition. \nIn the U.S., the military swears loyalty to the Constitution, not the president. \nTrump tried to use the military against protesters, but military leaders refused, signaling that they wouldn’t blindly follow him. \n? Example: \nOn Jan 6, 2021, Trump encouraged an attack on the Capitol, but the military did not intervene on his behalf. \n3⃣ American Democracy is Deeply Embedded in Culture \nUnlike Russia, where people are used to strongmen leaders, Americans are culturally resistant to dictatorship. \nU.S. citizens, journalists, and activists openly resist government overreach, making it harder for an authoritarian to rise. \nFree press and independent media make it difficult to spread unchecked propaganda the way Putin does in Russia. \n? Example: \nTrump was impeached twice, showing that Congress still holds power over the president. \n4⃣ Trump’s Path to Dictatorship Would Require More Control Over Elections \nPutin rigged elections, eliminated opponents, and rewrote laws to stay in power. \nTrump has tried to change voting laws and delegitimize elections, but the system still blocked him. \nIf Trump could fully control elections, he could remove opposition and rule indefinitely. \n? Example: \nHe’s trying to install loyalists in key election positions for 2024, but this does not guarantee full control. \n5⃣ Could He Still Try? Yes. Could He Succeed? Unlikely (For Now). \n✔ Trump has authoritarian instincts and wants more power. \n✔ He is trying to weaken institutions to increase control. \n✔ But the U.S. system makes dictatorship much harder than in Russia. \n✔ Unless he completely controls elections, the courts, and the military, he cannot rule like Putin.

Why did they block out the lady in pink she was saying some important shit and they blocked her out and didn’t continue what she was saying I feel we got blinded by some important information she was sharing what a strang interruption

Canada should block all US imports, not just put tariffs on US goods. No one in Canada will buy US goods anyway.

Pray the Canadians dont tax or even block oil, natural gas, and electricity. Ontario announced today a 25% tax on electricity exports to New York, Minnesota, and Michigan.

Europe is United to keep out Putin and us and their facist. Tech bros Vance theil musk. We don’t want you Block us tech

Trudeau, the guy that wouldn’t let Canadians access their own money by blocking bank accounts because they wouldn’t do as he said ! Still thinks he wears a halo.

Isn't this the guy that blocked bank accounts during Shmovid ?? Make it make sense?

Trump wants the World to collapse so his billionaires and america can buy up the stock market and dominate the World. It’s not trade blocks, it’s Dictator blocks. If that doesn’t work he’ll invade Canada and Mexico most likely and just take it. At this point, I hope America implodes. Either way it’s a mass suicide. Trump isn’t a smart man, he’s an evil man. And people who persist in making excuses for this creature are just traitors, the lowest of the low, stupid, greedy war mongers.

I couldn't be more frustrated with Donald Trump I tried calling the White House and they've got the telephone lines blocked

Everyone forget when they blocked all of their own truckers from getting paid because they peacefully protested?

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.

Israel says it will block Gaza humanitarian aid.\nAny western leader condemn this action by Israe !? ?

Yes stupid men go get there ass kicked every day\nYou have blocked AB oil and gas from going anywhere other than us\nSo Trump can shut down CANADAS oil patch \nThat will destroy CANADA \nOIL money is what pays the bills Trump can shut it off today \nMake a deal with Rusha and never take another barrel from canada again

American people do not have no saying in anything President Trump is blocking everything from us. Elon Musk is blocking everything from us so we do not have a saying or anything. We don’t even know what to do now.

World leaders should form a unified negotiating block against Trump.

Watch out, Canada, Mexico, Europe and other countries will form an economic block and move on WITHOUT AMERICA.

Trudo must be lying when he said that Trump is a “very smart guy.” Is Trump that stupid that he doesn’t even understand that he is stupid? I don’t think so. He understands that he’s a dumb block.

100% Tarifs on all US Olligarchs 1st Elon Musk tesla, ban of Facebook X, block of airbnb, extra fees collected from any amazon order, block uber etc... these are all things we dont realy need.

BS. He could’ve done better last years. Trump is just blocking the side way where china using to avoid paying tariff. Canada and Mexico should’ve done better job on blocking those shipments

This is what usa put on the block when you that elected a stupid president again Donald dumb trump

A American Marine Corp Veteran stands with you Canada. Stay strong. What Maga doesn't realize is there are many 3rd party voters who are going to start working on doing the things that need to be done to throw the road blocks because he has definitely started down the road road to dictatorship.

The same person who blocks peoples bank accounts talking about familys suffering! Less than half an ounce of fentnol siezed he says,So thats its getting through in high numbers!