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I like how Trump is so insane that he made Trudeau look badass, lol

Trump wants to take Greenland and Kanada like Putin that wants to take Europe territories they are the same ?

Wish U.S. president is like Canadian PM instead of a jerk-trump

All trump hears is a begging Trudeau. US launches a trade war and they still consider them friends and allies lol. Sound like a mobster afraid of the Don lol

Lots of Americans on here saying they are embarassed or stand with Canada.. sorry but you're outvoted. The AMERICAN people VOTED in their MAJORITY for this. Trump said he would do it, got elected and he's done it. \n\nPeople like you commenting say you want democracy but it seems you only want it when you win.

Correct no retreat Sir, not like Trump has no balls.

Lmao you guys should see what the MP of perth said about trump. Not saying i like him, but damn he was right for that ?

Trudeau should call Trump, it's set so high at 25 to make some sort of deal. I get the impression that Trump would like Canada to set up some shops in the US and get some benefits to help build the shops. When a new tariff is put in place, you have to call Trump to remove the tariff like last time.

Trump has destroyed trust in US allies, and it can ont be repaired easy. Trust can be destroyed in minutes, but it takes many years, maybe decades, before it can be gained again. It affects not only what US experiences right now with Canada and Mexico. Be sure that even Taiwan Australia and all other Asian allies are questioning right now if USA can be trusted. Imagine, Trumps breaks a treaty with Canada and Mexico which he personally has established in his first presidency and sold to his people as the greatest deal that has ever been archieved. Tells you a lot about US credebility. Trump is right now destroing world order which has been established mainly by USA after WW2.\nI heared, that there are rumors, that Trump might be a Russian KGB agent since 1987. I don't know if that is true, but it would explain a lot of why Trump is acting as he does - it is not in the interest of USA, pressurizing/blackmailing/offending/humiliating US allies and destroying US and foreign economies. This is practically enacting a wishlist of foreign dictators like Putin and Xi Chin Ping.\nIt certainly will not make America great again, but poorer, weaker and internationally isolated. it will be US people that will suffer the most.

Trump force you to be self sustainable and you think it harmes you ? Don't think like a retard . Trump force you're goverment to grow you're life style quality as a simple person , not to be stole by corporations , only people have to win from this.

Great speech. Nothing that Trump is doing makes sense. It’s not like his voters didn’t know the mess that he was going to generate. He has never been fit for office and it has been obvious for half of Americans for 8 years.

The best thing is how Trudeau dumbed down his speech when he addressed Trump. Shorter sentences and much simpler words. Like he was talking to elderly man with severe dementia.

Wow, Trump is making some huge progress for the USA, in less than a month he has upset more countries, of which were mostly allies of America, and turned them into anti Americans and all in less than a month, and he calls that progress into making America great again .. maga ? Really or maybe it stands for making a globe angry. There’s only a very small handful of people that actually like Trump, that’s his family (debatable) JD (his puppet) and Putin (his new ally) wow America what have you done ??

Compared to Trump, any politician seems like an intelligent angel

trump is becoming the next putin, get all the billionares and people like netaanyahu on his side and then attack his own people and his allies, trump should of supoprted gaza but that would never happen in a million years because america is a lapdog of israel ( which will never be a country ) the world will always resist and fight back.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Excellent coverage of one of the greatest tragedies perpetrated on the American people by its leader. I strongly take issue with the Wall Street Journal opinion of Donald Trump, being a smart man. Only a flaming idiot would let Vladimir Putin play them like a puppet. God bless Canada and it’s unbelievably understanding beautiful people who’s empathy is boundless and God bless Justin Trudeau, who will be unbelievably missed on the world stage and as a beloved, American, cousin, and dear neighbor‼️

Trudeau is far more presidential than Trump could ever be!!! We need a leader like him!!

Putin has so obviously told Trump to distance himself from all democratically elected countries and processes and rule like he does with an authoritarian regime. Have elections yes - but with results already arranged to win.\nTrump then does not need to listen to these democracies because he takes control and keeps it. Has nothing to do with drugs, or stockmarkets, it's to do with power and keeping it. We all know he lies, lies and lies - so never take his rhetoric as correct.

Trump more like dump

Trump is definitely not a chess player… ahaha.\nHe's dismantling the U.S. in the long run, tearing apart 80 years of dominance.\nI feel sad for your country, sad for mine (France), and not exactly thrilled that he’s empowering China and Russia.\n\nWhat do you think will happen?\n\n- Europe strengthens its military.\n- Europe reindustrializes.\n- No country can rely on the U.S. anymore—whether it's poorer nations dependent on American aid or wealthy ones like those in Europe.\nThe outcome is clear: the U.S. is bleeding soft power. For about five years, it will appear stronger than ever. But once other countries adapt (which will take roughly five years), they’ll all tell the U.S. to *** off.\n\nNo more need for its military power. No more reliance on its natural resources. No more dependence on American industry.\n\nThe worst part? The world will shift its trust toward Europe, China and Russia. The U.S. will remain the richest and most powerful country, but it will no longer hold the monopoly it enjoys today. It is going to be heavily contested. Please enjoy the current situation. This is purely temporary.\n\nMark my words!

truly vice president vance is gas lighter acting like trump watchdog..

Trump respects only strong men the likes of Putin, Xi & Kim Jung Un. All the rest of the world leaders he treats as subordinates.

Trump is isolating his friends of the world like Mexico, China and Canada and kissing Putins arse . People this could lead to some idiot pushing some buttons like that idiot in Korea or Russia . Japan is in danger as well as the Ukraine . The USA used to fight for democracy and now trump wants the Ukraine to surrender to Putin .

I liked the way he called Trump ? he’s a true leader ?

As a Brit... I've been to Canada many times (the first time as a soldier in 1981) and of late in the likes of BC, I've fished there. Love, love, love Canada and the Canadians. I've been to America too, and I love it there also. And while I'm not always a good judge of people...I flatter myself I'm a VERY good judge of character. And oh man, have they ever got it wrong with this Trump fella. Now there's a bloke I would not like to find myself in a combat situation since he'd likely shoot me in the back and run the other way. I just find myself asking how on earth it has come to this. How can they possibly think that a person such as this is a fit bloke to lead their country. Hitler? Don't talk to me about Hitler America. Honestly, it would make you want to weep...

Arguments doesn't work, trump knows what he is doing, but he doesn't care. He wants to become a Dictator! He likes Putin! You only can act very strong and doesn't think it helps if you be nice to him. He is a psychopath! He wants to hurt everyone than he feels strong.

What makes Donald Trump think Canada would want any part of this shit storm current Trump‘s first term the Canadian immigration website crashed as people were trying to be out of here. Canada definitely has more sensible leadership why our country is led by a grifter who has turned a lot of sensible and educated Americans into zombies or should I say he’s like the big bully on the playground someone should’ve told Donald Trump that you get more flies with honey than vinegar

As a Republican... I agree with many things our country needs, like tougher border security and a crackdown on the government. I do not agree with tariffs to Canada, especially them. They have always stood side by side with us. The American taxpayers will pay the tariffs. Globalization is to limit our opportunities. Trump needs to think it through.

It could be a good deal for north america to take over Haití and set the microchip industry over there restoring a small hub like that would make all haitianians greatly greatfull with USA IDK is just a suggestion for Mr Trump and his gabinete to think about.

This is not going to end well. \n\nThe former NATO Supreme Commander tells it like it will be.\n\nThe USA has already lost massively as Trump does not understand the sound and mostly reasonable US imperial Security Strategy, and i say this as a non US citizen.\n\nI still do not hate the American people, but Trump has given every anti America voice exactly what they needed, big incidents painting to paint them as most evil.\nTrump got played so hard by Putin it is not funny anymore, Putin is the bear and Trump the screaming goose, free meal for the bear.

Who exactly is your enemy in this world? Leaders like Trudeau, Zelenskyy, Starmer, and most European leaders often sound like staunch supporters of AIPAC. Meanwhile, Trump negotiated with Russia and China to establish peace deals and broader economic opportunities that could benefit everyone. In contrast, these diabolical figures seem to be freeloading, using U.S. tax dollars to pursue their own agendas, targeting anyone who doesn’t align with them—including major superpowers. This isn’t America’s problem to solve. They refuse to admit that without the U.S., they have no leverage left to play with.

?this is like a terrible divorce...we(AMERICANS WHO DIDN'T VOTE FOR TRUMP)are the kids caught up in the middle. Elon is the step mom. JD is the affair.

Trump might be able to sell the idea of Fortress North America. Ensures something like tariffs can’t happen. Especially with America flip flopping every 4 years, But he’d have to stop antagonizing his allies. The better America does the better Mexico and Canada does. ?? ?? ?? ( C.U.M) ?. It would most likely involve ditching nato. And trying to still acquire Greenland somehow. NORAD would be expanded.

Unfortunately, i think that trump (he does not deserve un upercase) dreams of becoming like putin. All that he is doing, everything in his language and actions screams dictator. I think that putin dreams of having the entire Europe to himself and that trump will actually want everything around the USA which includes ofc, Canada. That was their deal. I don't understand why americans are standing by just watching things unfold. It will not get better, this can only and will get worse. Sooner than they think they will find themselves trapped under these people, with no rights. It is really hard when you are already there to actually go back to democracy.

Go Trump! .. our government is running scared...trudy looks like a petrified little man Lol

I’m from us and with Canada we don’t like trump and Elon I used to until their real colors came ojy

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

tough talk but who will pay.......the citizens of Canada....and once they feel enough pain.....their politicians will come groveling back to President Trump just like he did last time

The fentanyl BS from Trump is so insulting. The US wastes insane amount of time and money catching and jailing LSD, weed, and shrooms users and acts like Canada's dedicated focus on dangerous hard drugs isn't good enough. He should mind his stupid war on harmless drugs instead of attacking people tackling the truly dangerous ones

All these things are excuses Trump is using just to tax us more. Excuses like these things you talk about, so he can charge you more money. That's all Trump is doing. He is lying and waging war on poor people. I

I think Trump doesn't like Trudeau and this is why he is really doing this. Hopefully with new leadership the tarriffs will be lifted.

More leaders need to push back on Trump. Like most gutless bullies, Trump is a coward and when faced with resistance will crumble. Trump is an despicable animal and needs to be stopped, hard.

I’ve never heard a more disingenuous speech. Look at his eyes Canadians. He lies just like Trump.

Trudeau is a snake. Remember that. He’s scapegoating Trump. If Trudeau was a great leader Canada wouldn’t be in the situation it’s in where he’s whining like a little b*tch. He should have done more years ago. He’s Canadas Biden and now like the lunatic left he’s blaming Trump.

Dumb Americans being bamboozled by their government, Trump, Musk, and Zelensky. \n\nThere is NO rare earth elements in Ukraine. ?\n\nThis is another coverup and plan to make Americans THINK they are getting something in return for the hundreds of billions that's been washed in Ukraine, while the government spends billions more tax dollars to have US boots in Ukraine and act like they're doing something in rare earth. A big fake show and more snake oil. ?? ? ?? ? \n\nFYI: Russia helped end the US Civil War and ensured the north won. Purchasing Alaska was the cover up for giving Russia $7.2 million for their help in the war. \n?? ?

I bet he's doing this just like trump so that the rich can make money raises prices on the consumers of both nations

Trump has really the potential to ruin America. America will most likely ending up as North Korea. Mexico, Canada and even China seems to turn towards Europe. America government have always been trouble and I think they should be isolated from the rest of the world. And Nato should be cancelled and Canada, Mexico and Europe should build a new Alliance with Canada, uk or Germany taking on the mission as leaders.

My hunch says, trump will make this guy win again and make him give more speech like this.

What Trump is doing is collecting money from these tariffs, while at the same time bringing certain industries back to the United States. These tariffs will not be permanent but will remain for a certain period to encourage companies to relocate. He runs his country like a business, he doesn’t care if there are job losses elsewhere.\n\nCanada and Mexico will have to adjust and start becoming less dependent on the United States. It will be difficult for Canada because we are a consumer country, we manufacture almost nothing. TSMC is moving to the U.S., his plan is working, and other companies will follow.\n\nHere in Canada, we import a huge amount of American products. We absolutely need to change our habits, we should not support a country that wants to see us fail.

And in the background his advisory is on the phone begging for trump to meet halfway. Very embarrassing for Canadians. You just know hes gonna fold like a lawn chair its coming ?