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Our president speaks in behalf of Americans! Good bye Canada & good bye Mexico adiós ?

From Canada, and reading the comments is truly heartfelt. Trudeau gets a pretty polarizing reputation in our country, but to know the world sees him as more reputable and more of a leader makes me proud to be Canadian and to stay positive in these chaotic times. Thank you

CANADA FIRST! The world will support your country... ??

In Canada, everyone except for Torontonians think he is a virtue signalling idiot

Canada and Canadians you're the luckiest bunch on the face of this earth. If trump didn't mess things up this early you might have elected maple maga and bonjour disaster. This trump blunder was a blessing in disguise. Never ever play with your cherished liberties and democracy by giving control of it to fascist leaning political party. Go Canada❤

Way to go Canada. ?

Bravo for Canada and best wishes! Give Trump and his surrogates hell to save our international economic security and friendship!

If canada thinks they can keep up on technology without america, have at it.

Says the guy that destroyed Canada

I made it a point to buy Canadian Whiskey today in support of Canada and will continue to do so.

I have an idea-instead of Canada becoming the 51st state ( which is such a repulsive idea) Can the US become a province instead? \nWe need a leader like Justin Trudeau! ??

50% of the United States population thinks these tariffs are paid by Canada. WRONG! The American population pays this. Fact.

FUCK YOU… pay the tariff… I like how they call tariffs a TRADE WAR… we don’t need Canada California has more ppl than Canada!

Autarky and Autocracy, Dicktatoes and Dickhead Economics, hand in hand.\nI urge Canada to seek maximum assistance from all those who LOVE Canada, Canadians, Canadian Products that have so benefitted this world of ours.\nAutarky never works - IT CANNOT STAND FOR LONG.\n\n1. North Korea (Juche Policy)\nNorth Korea's commitment to Juche (self-reliance) has led to severe economic stagnation and recurring famines, most notably in the 1990s, when an estimated 600,000–3 million people died due to food shortages.\nThe lack of trade and foreign investment has stifled technological progress and industrial growth.\nNorth Korea is now heavily dependent on China for food, fuel, and economic support despite its official autarkic stance.\n2. Albania under Enver Hoxha (1944–1992)\nHoxha's regime pursued extreme isolationism, severing ties with both the Soviet Union and China.\nThe economy collapsed due to lack of trade, modern technology, and external investment.\nBy the late 1980s, Albania was one of the poorest and most backward countries in Europe, with widespread shortages of food, medicine, and basic goods.\n3. Spain under Franco (1940s–1950s)\nFrancisco Franco initially pursued autarquía after the Spanish Civil War, aiming to make Spain self-sufficient.\nThe policy resulted in economic stagnation, black markets, food shortages, and a declining standard of living.\nBy the 1950s, Franco was forced to abandon autarky in favor of liberalization and foreign investment, which led to the later Spanish Miracle of rapid economic growth.\n4. Argentina under Juan Perón (1946–1955)\nPerón aimed for economic independence through import substitution and state control of industries.\nInitially, Argentina benefited from post-war trade surpluses, but as reserves dwindled and industry struggled without external competition, inflation and inefficiencies mounted.\nThe economy ultimately deteriorated, forcing a shift back to trade and foreign investment.\n5. Maoist China (1950s–1970s)\nMao Zedong’s push for self-sufficiency, particularly during the Great Leap Forward, led to disastrous economic consequences.\nAgricultural mismanagement and isolationist policies contributed to the Great Chinese Famine (1959–1961), causing an estimated 15–45 million deaths.\nChina only saw major economic improvement after opening up to global trade under Deng Xiaoping’s reforms in the late 1970s.

I wish I lived in Canada. Thank God you have a strong leader.

Well said. I support Canada and I will join Canada...

100% with Canada ??, from Poland ??, EU ??.

Europe stands with Canada against the US and Russia!!!

I can't bealive how dumb US liberals are, US literally has one of the highest reserve of oil and natural gas, US used to sell oil to Japan, India and many other countries when trump was last time in office but Biden distroyed that by banning the drill. 70% of import from canda to US is oil and natural gas which they don't need they just have to switch on those machines again which they already did and in few weeks they will not just ful fill their own need bul aslo start selling gas to Japan and India as trump promised in last meeting with them, and rest 20% import from Canda is electricity, they used to busy that electricity just to bypass the Paris climate aggrement of having green electricity, biden insted of building green electricity industry he choosed to buy those from Canada and last rest 10% left which is $15billion for economy like US this much money is peanuts and 30% tarrife on that will have nearly no impact.

Canada u have an actual leader (envious US citizen)

Thank you PM Justin Trudeau! You are the best! You should remain the PM of Canada to save it! Trump is said to be an asset of Russia. His actions prove beyond a shadow of doubt that there is credence to the accusations. Actions speak louder than words, they say!

AMERICAN HERE , I AM A DIEHARD REPUBLICAN BUT I DIDN'T VOTE FOR THE AMERICAN PSYCHO NAMED TRUMP , GO CANADA GO

Support CANADA!!!!

I see why Canada dislikes this man.

As a born and raised Canadian who is now American I am deeply sorry that the U.S. is doing this. I’m glad Canada is fighting back.

Dear Canada, we'll be fine. Respectfully, the great folks of America.

More drugs come into canada from the usa thats facts

As an American I am ashamed to be associated with people like donald. I'm backing Canada all day.

GOD BLESS PRIME MINISTER TRUDEAU!!\n\nYOU MADE CANADA PROUD TODAY\n\n??????????????\n\nGOD BLESS CANADA \nTHE BEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD ✝️✝️????????

I hope Canada doesn’t think we agree with Trumps ideas in any way. We should be working together with our fellow countries and standing proud.

Shut the hell up baby Canada, you can't win any kind of war agains the USA. You're GDP is lower than that of Texas's GDP. You're not in a possion to retaliate

This just shows how disconnected canada really is with the american people. We as Americans are suffering, canada gets free medical services, we have to pay for that service as well as many other services , talk about what the american people need first ..

I love Canada

i live in Canada and i do not agree with what Justin Trudeau is doing. We SHOULD back down from fighting! This is a war we cannot win.❤ Most people in Canada want Justin out of office. The government here is out of touch with reality, and out of control too.❤ i think Donald is doing a pretty good job. He is putting tariffs on imports because he wants people to buy items that are made in the United States of America. i think that is a good thing for Donald to do for the country of United States: putting America first.❤ The way i see it is that Canada is going to war with both Russia and the United States of America! Crazy.

Canada won't back down from a fight....LMAO, with what military! Look, what the mindless people don't get is that unless you want to go full scale nuclear war, we have to live on the same planet w/Putin. So Canada, giddy-up your pony and go take on Putin yourself or STFU!

Imagine a free trade agreement between Mexico, Canada and China.

Canada should hit back with higher tariff, say 35%

Bravo President Trump! Keep the tariffs on Canada and Mexico!

Canada stand strong against PUTIN'S PUPPET TRAITOR TRUMP.

Americans stand with Canada.

We understand and do not blame Canada for any of the lies trump tells!! Will NEVER bend a knee to this traitor!!

Why don't he talk about the tariffs canada has had on U.S. products for years ? Trump evened the playing feild. Fck trudeau and canada !!

America invaded Canada twice during the revolution and unfortunately they kicked our ass both times. Just sayin

I stand with Canada. I hope the red states feel it the most.

Trump cannot hold Canada responsible for individuals who become addicted to drugs, overdose, and die. That responsibility lies with the country where these incidents occur, not with another nation. His comments don't make sense unless he is attempting to find a different excuse to jack Csanada up with the tariffs. Shame on you, Trump.

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.

We true American Citizens Love You Canada!