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These tariffs will pass. But the distrust that Trump has fomented will take years to overcome, long after Trump leaves office.

It’s business. Stop crying and get used to it. It’s time the US put up with short term pain for long term gain. VAT is in effect the same as a Tariff.

As an American that didn't vote for Trump and his parties. Go ahead and raise tariffs on America. We want Trump and his goons to fall flat on their faces.

We, the Americans, that did not vote for the belligerent little orange man r afraid of what r country looks like now. He is literally targeting anyone who does not agree w his crazy politics. We understand why Canada needs to take a strong stance against DJT’s tariffs & do not blame u for reacting to his bizarre treatment of r greatest ally. Praying for r country in the hands of such a callous man.

Relax Canada, it’s not personal. Trade with Europe, Trump wants big business to come setup in the USA where they will pay no tariffs. It’s not you it’s us. Make America Great ??

Not straight away but in time these tariffs will save nations from poverty, Learn to start manufacturing and production in your own countries.

When is anyone going to end this? Anyone?!!\nThe entire world is suffering under a single delusional narcissist. I don't think there are any serious politicians in the US, on both sides, who would support tariffs if they were not under his thumb. The entire GOP has relinquished responsibility and logic. No democracy can survive with that level of spinelessness.

These tariffs had initially been deferred to April. The reason Trump decided to put them in so abruptly is in retaliation to Trudeau doubling down on support fir Ukraine. This is so annoying. Most Canadians don't want our tax dollars going to Ukraine either.

As I understand it, the USA was not charging any tariffs to Canada before these were created. But Canada had tariffs to the USA. If that isn't true, then it can at least be said that Canada's tariffs were higher for the similar items than the USA tariffs. And now Canada is complaining? To hell with Canada.

Trump wants the Stock market to go down because his rich friends can buy stocks low, and then he will take off the tariffs and then the price of stocks will go up and then they will really get more rich!!

If tariffs are so terrible then why did NAFTA fail? I think there is a happy medium but I don't think this situation will be all negative

AXE ALL TAX!!! Not just the tariffs! Axe ALL Carbon tax!!!Trudeau can make it easier on us by axing all his carbon taxes and reducing income tax. He won't do that though because he is drunk on power and greed.

What is MAGA saying about Canada tariffs?\nMaking energy and aluminium more expensive?\nCompletely crazy.

Imagine if the United States had a president as sensible as Canada's. \nImplement 100% tariffs on Tesla.

As a Californian, I'm hoping Canada will beef up their tariffs on the red states that voted for this idiot in the White House. What a shame.

Not a trade war, you charge us tariffs, so we're returning the favor

You guys should put 100% tariffs on Tesla immediately

This isn't about fentanyl or the borders it's about Trumps desire to make money off tariffs so he can pay for tax cuts to his billionaire ass kissers while the first lady Musk is stealing money from government offices. Trump is not a smart man. Recently he said this was a bad agreement and who the hell signed this speaking about the last trade agreement with Canada and Mexico. Well it was you Dumb Donald. Nothing more than a child bully.\n This idiot thinks Zelensky is a dictator but refuses to call Putin a dictator WTF . He says Ukraine started the war, what a retarded scumbag. Good luck the next 4 years UST, United States of Trump.

It's a tariffs not combat

Who benefits from these tariffs? Russia, pure and simple. Trump is a Russian asset.

Trump: 25% Tariffs\nCanada: hold my beer!

Trudeau boycott all of United States export tariff the electricity going to united states or shut it down

Dave Ramsey supported and endorsed Trump despite his tariff plans. Pls someone make it make sense.

Very classy speech and brave enough to call out Putin. These tariffs will hurt Americans and Canadians.

copied from another you tuber...Just to be clear, these are the tariffs Canada has imposed on the USA for years: \n \nMilk: 270% \nCheese: 245% \nButter: 298% \nChicken: 238% \nSausages: 69.9% \nBarley seed: 57-57.8% \nCopper: 48% \nAluminum: 45% \nSteel: 25% \nCars: 45% \nTVs: 45% \nEggs: 163% \nWheat: 94% \nBovine/Meat: 26.5% \n \nSource : Global Affairs Canada

ALL of the tariffs and threats are static to cover up Trumps treason with Russia. Putin owns Trump. Please recognize this reality.

Trudeau is well spoken and calming, I stand by Canada on this decision, ban Tesla and StarLink from Canada and match tariffs toe to toe ?

Put tariff on America's digital services.

Netherlands here: Trump HAS to impose tariffs because he promised it a zillion times during his campaign. As a major narcissist he cannot afford to say that he made a mistake, and therefor: tariffs. I predict however that this period will not last very long. Only as long as necessary to make it possible for Trump to say that they didn't work out as planned because of some reason.

As a cross border truck driver… these tariffs are gonna destroy North America as a whole Canada and the US are reliant on each other

Dear Mr. Trudeau. Although your presentation is articulate and to the point, I feel that you’re using too many words for the average MAGA American to comprehend. Here’s a sample; tariff bad, you pay too much for stuff bought at Walmart.

When you talk to Americans, when America is about to put tariffs on a country, they think tariffs are a good thing, yea SuRe if is, ??? we'll see how good it is when your paying extra in your pocket. Then when they start tariffing other countries and continents, the counter tariffs will come in thick and very fast to Americans.

Are there ANYONE else than Trump that thinks these tariffs is a good idea? ?

I understand imposing tariffs to far away countries to bring jobs home, but Canada is right on their borders... why?

Tariff us Trudeau!!!\n\nSeriously. We need this to hurt.

Canada, hitting the USA with Tariffs won’t stop businesses from coming to the USA ??

Response to American tariffs:\nCanada: Reciprocal tariffs.\nMexico: Reciprocal tariffs.\nChina: Reciprocal tariffs.\nEurope: Mulling a response.\nIndia: More F-35s and Harley Davidsons saar & we will take back the illegals too saar.

F Trudeau!!! We are already all hurting even before the tariffs!!!!

I don’t understand how all of you guys can’t see how America gets taking a vantage of you don’t want to pay tariffs, but yet you will tariff the hell out of us. All you morons can piss off.

Can someone explain tariffs to me . Talk to me like a child. ?

They will back down and they have already shown multiple times over the years. It’s a shame because if they stick to it, the idiots that voted for the bs would finally learn about how tariffs can have negative impact

270% tariff on our farmers yet they don’t wanna talk about it. Feel it Canada.

Don’t tariffs raise prices for your people. Why would Canada want this?

He put the 25 tariffs because of Fentanyl and for the last four years Canda has allowed this drug to be trafficked and he allowed illegals to flow into our country for the last 4rs. \nRespect. If you had any respect for our country, you would not put our country in debt to keep Canada going . Stealing my tax dollars. If you respected us, you would deal with America as an honest broker.\nAmericans flip the bill for ungrateful countries who have no respect for America. It stops here.

Don’t tariffs raise prices for your people. Why would Canada want this?

I'm a truck driver in the USA and our Chinese client canceled our contract because of the tariffs. It's been a month now of joblessness, and I can't even get other contracts or secure a reasonably paying trucking job. This administration is so cruel and careless

Trump as he announced wants Canada and Greenland that is why those tariffs are in place , that is why why he thinks of Putin like his hero and giving on Ukraine. Tariffs war is just a beginning

Most of us know not to believe what Trump says about these tariffs (or anything else). He is a scourge to the world. As a US citizen am beyond disgusted that he was able to gain enough votes.?

For all those who voted for Trump....yes all these tariffs mean harm to the American citizens in rising costs that we will not be able to afford, as we are already struggling......listen to Canada speech to us.....

please don't say American tariffs say musk rat and chump