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I purchased my canadian flag today and I live in the u.S I stand behind you, one hundred percent canada! I love you and love everything you stand for. He's a lunatic in there is no reasoning with a lunatic. His cult following has gone too far. I couldn't ask for better neighbors.I couldn't ask for better friends. I love you, and I will more than proudly, fly your flag on my porch!!! ❤❤❤

Do not back down Canada,

Please, here are just some historic tariffs Canada hits America with. \n\nMilk: 270%\nCheese: 245%\nButter: 298%\nChicken: 238%\nSausages: 69.9%\nBarley seed: 57.8%\nBovine/meat: 26.5%\nCars: 25%\nHVAC: 45%\nVacuums: 35%\nCable boxes: 35%\nTVs: 45%\nSteel: 25%\nAluminum: 45%\nCopper: 48%\n\nTake a guess how much financial aide the U.S. sends Canada EVERY YEAR and how much military defense $$$$ we provide?

Canada should do everything in its power to reduce its dependence on the USA for trade and security to protect itself from a Trump administration gone crazy. There is a chance that the current policies of the Trump administration will be carried forward by future Republican presidents given how the party is now dominated by MAGA people. We all need to consider the possibility that the USA will not be going back to normal anytime soon.

If tariffs are a tax on the people of the country that implements them, why are Canada and Mexico retaliating with tariffs?

As an American Canadian, I stand with Canada ❤ my passport will stay in my drawer for a little while.

This is super scary ? God be with us! I definitely stand with Canada

Canada will lose this trade war, I think there’s too much favor for USA

We true American Citizens Love You Canada!

Whats going to happen is that you will receive no subsidy and the USA will takeover Canada as the 51st state. Why do you need our $250 billion?????

¡Viva Canada cabrones! Greetings from México.

Wow in Canada they help their citizens!!! In America their citizens get shit on !!! Canada has class - America has none!!!

As an American. I stand with Canada, Mexico, and Ukraine. I don’t bow down to tyrants.

I am a direct descendant of the Virginian founders of the US. I am with Canada! Je suis avec le Canada!

Go Canada, Ireland supports you!!!

Even before the actions taken by Canada, one should look at balance of Fentanyl illegal trade. \n \nOn average 46 lb of Fentanyl were smuggled from Canada to US , which divided by the population of the US comes to a 0.049 mg of fentanyl per US Citizen \nOn the other direction, 950 lb Fentanyl were smugeled from the from US to Canada, which when divided by the population of Canada, ends up being 10.88 mg of fentanyl per Canadian Citizen\nNow, scientists say 2 mg is a lethal dose. \nJust think about it, trump's US could kill each Canadian 5 times over by Fentanyl. \nSo who is supposed to be pissed?

This what leadership looks like. Too bad the US doesn't have this. ? Canada def with you and appreciate how Prime Minister Trudeau addressed. This is sad and is going to hurt EVERYONE.??

It takes a lot to piss off a country like Canada, which is saying something. I don't fault the Canadian and Mexican governments for standing up for their people. It's just a damn shame that regular Canadians, Americans, and Mexicans will pay the price of the trade war started by President Trump. Why we're taking aim at our ally nations and not putting tariffs on Russian goods says it all.

He is NOT PM. he resigned as the most incompetent PM Canada ever had. He destroyed the economy, brought millions of immigrants, raised taxes. Empty suit. ‏ definitely doesn’t speak for Canada. Hates trump. This why CNN loves him.

As a German I gotta say GO CANADA! GO UKRAINE!

Trudeau!! What are you doing??? You are NOT the PM of Canada any more! You call Trump a dictator at the expense of Canadians??? You are increasing the tariffs FOR Canadians?? How idiotic!!!! Get OFF!!!!!

US Navy veteran, Massachusetts citizen, I stand with Canada and Ukraine.

Canada get out of the American sheild.. make that make sense!! I love Canadians just not European ass kiss idiots.. Canada get ready for American he is showing you ge is going to hurt you

This guy makes me wanna move to Canada

Canada harbored my kinsmen when America was a terror-slave state. Many of them got to Canada and thrived. You are our partners in freedom and real Americans will know this!

As an American let me just say sorry to Canada

By all means have your Canadian fight against Trump and the United States. Just leave Russia and Putin out if you're criticisms. This is a problem between Canada and America!

God bless Canada! DOWN WITH TRUMP! HE IS A CONVICTED FELON AND BELONGS BEHIND BARS FOR THE REST OF HIS LIFE.

Calm down, Canada. Trudeau trying to stand up to Trump is hilarious

It wouldn’t be surprising if Trump has made a deal with Putin to source critical Canadian goods through Russia. After that, he will likely set his sights on taking over Canada. Canadians should be ready to defend themselves in more ways than one.

Many people seem shocked that the US is acting this way towards its “closest ally.” Let’s not forget that in the days and weeks following 9/11, when a town like Gander, Newfoundland took in thousands of Americans when airplanes were grounded, the US was initially blaming Canada for its lax border and immigration laws in allowing terrorists into the US. They even suggested a number of the Al-Qaeda terrorists in those airplanes had entered from Canada! ? We seem to be an easy target for our ‘close’ friends sought of the border.

American here and good for Canada

Thank you Canada! I’m so sorry this is happening, but thank you for calling out lies coming from this side. And thank you for retaliating, because unfortunately, I think we need to break before we can grow, and that’s so sad

Hold on...... Trudeau is the worst. . Trudeau is killing Canada. The level of evil is off the charts. Pure evil

Trump is nothing but a bully, there's only one way to deal with a bully. The more countries that stand against him, the sooner Americans will realize their mistake and take their country back from this wannabe dictator who is nothing but a fraud. Mexico stands as Canada stands, against bullies.

The people of Europe stands with Canada

The hockey game summarizes US - Canada relationship

If I was Canada I'd just Go! Until 4 years from now.

How truly sad and disgusted I am at Trump's attack on Canada, Mexico and all his allies. It is beyond comprehension that Trump is being allowed by the Congress and the Senate to trample on the Allies of the USA. I am in Australia and I feel the concern and the pain being suffered by Canadians, historically the like us, alllies of the USA, because of the treachery and betrayal by the USA, whilst supporting despots like Putin in its attacks on our democratic way of life. We are in dangerous times indeed. Where we end up only God knows. I know onr thing for sure God is not on the side of the USA in its treachery.

This makes for even more reason for Canada to become the 51st state. This wouldn’t even be happening. Canada is basically like America anyway. Smh this is so stupid smh I can’t even watch the entire video smh it’s so dumb

Lol! He is sadly mistaken! Its Canada that needs America! We Americans don't need anything from Canada ???1st

Love seeing Canada's economy crumble

I may be an alien, but even I know that Canada and the free world don’t bow to tyranny we stand against it.

No one care about Canada with this clown in charge he’s caused us more crap then trump will just go away and all of Canada will dance

So much love and support for Canada from many of us Americans! We hope one day our friendship with you can recover from this nightmare. ?????

We are so sorry! So many of us Americans do not stand with DT. It hurts me so when I hear those words, “America has done” this or that. It’s not us, it’s HIM and his sugar daddy EM. I did not vote for him. He is a shameless liar and more, and I cannot believe this is our reality. Disgusting! \nSending love to Canada ☹️

Canada is loving this attention

We the South African given full support to Canada, we will all survive this in time. Our country is also targeted by America, and causing racial division but we chose to unite as SAns in protecting the country we all love. Oh God, how did we get here? ?

I’m an American and I’m embarrassed and appalled at Trump and our government. I’m so sorry. I’m scared. I’m overwhelmed. I’m afraid of what this is going to do to all of us, but I support you Canada.

Bring the thunder to us Canada. We can't knock any sense into a little less than half the voters here. Maybe you can get through to them.