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Why is this clown talking when he’s done in Canada? Needs to crawl under a rock absolutely embarrassing

I’m an American and I support Ukraine, Canada, Mexico and all our allies, I do not support Donald Trump.

Weak Trudeau. You do realize that Canada can't get any other goods with large tariffs from other countries. It all has to come from USA. Very smart Tump. Not sure why he is bringing Putin in it when he wants a peace deal.

I am with Canada and I’m an American. And btw, I didn’t vote for the Putin loving, insurrectionist, felon.

This is what happens when Canada has a spinless dictator leader like trudeau. If we Canadians had a real leader we wouldn't be pushed around.

Simple equalize trade dollar for dollar and stop the drug traffic. Soon Canada will be using the Peso.

Canada is the 51st state. There was no reason for Trump to call it out. Now, you can see the desperation on Trudeau's face, and the Canadian reaction.

This idiot ruined more Canadian lives than any drug in Canada

I would love to have more leaders talk directly to AMERICAN people to let them know facts and the real truth. Some Americans listen to Trump. Most of us stand with you Canada. Trump has lost his mind and spineless republican politicians are heppy to listen to him.

Canada, we are sorry. 49 % of our voters lost their mind. Prime Minister of Canada is right, no one wins a trade war. Nor is this war or the trade war with Mexico is justified.

Screw Canada... trade war is fine..

As an American embarrassed by trump. I'm on your side, Canada!

Does Canada have a fentanyl problem?

Paula Newton, how dare you use the phrase anti-americanism! This is one of the most emotionally contained and dignified responses do the bullying president of the United States that I've heard so far. Trudeau has every right to be as pointed as he wants. I hate what Trump is doing and I live here! Trump doesn't speak for me. I have friends in Canada. Canadians are absolutely welcomed to help us do something to rein in the power of the dictator in training, Trump.

Can we please come live with you canada???

Why is no one asking how much Fentanyl is brought into the USA Directly (not via Mexico or Canada)? Surely more is imported directly into the USA or even Manufactured on American soil than arrives from Canada?? We all knew the Tariffs have nothing to do with the border...it's been economic negotiations from the beginning...Also it's US demand for the dug that is the real problem not the borders.

The Cubscouts of America could take over Canada.

Most Americans are WITH Canada and against Trump!

It's a matter of time, Canada is going to be 51st state.

I'm a U.S. citizen and I'm with Canada on this! Way to alienate our friends, Trump!

oomph my gosh you silly people, Canada will join the USA after trump kills us all :)

As an American, I do not want this either! I did not vote for this and I am feeling very helpless. I am a NEVER TRUMPER. Trump is a bully and a narcissist and I don’t think there is any reasoning with this man. You have to stroke his ego and I wouldn’t blame you for not playing games with our impetuous childish President. Additionally, many are stuck in the illusory effect better know as the big lie effect. If you tell a lie often enough it becomes “true”. Narcissists are dangerous people especially when they are given power. We love you Canada?? I am so incredibly sorry.

Well said Canada. 1 of 2 thing I think will transpire from trumps tariffs. Canada will be economically crushed and be sucked into becoming the 51st state. 2. I think there will be Trouble in the USA. Probably a light whiff of civil war. Isn’t it amazing how just one man can cause all this tension in the world

Can we be clear here that Trump launched a trade war against Canada and NOT the United States?

Trump went against the trade deal that he made with Canada and Mexico when he renegotiated the existing deal during his first term. Trump called his deal with them beautiful and perfect. Trump does not keep the deals he makes to other countries or to the Americans who voted for him. \n\nTrump's final push in his campaign was to cut costs for Americans at the checkout, chuckling at the strange sound of the word 'groceries' to him. He has never worried about or dealt with buying groceries. The moment he got back into office, he said that lower prices wasn't happening and that the American people would suffer. \n\nThen he and Republicans began cuts in jobs and government services to Americans as well as others in the world, so that no one can trust Trump --- and in the case of others in the world, it reflects so bad on the U.S. and against any trust in the U.S. anymore. No president has ever done so much damage at home and abroad so quickly. \n\nTrump is the Deceiver and the Destroyer. Trump doesn't care if his voters figure it out. They are no longer needed.

CANADA 51st State of AMERICA !!! Governor Trudeau!

American. I stand behind Canada. I didn’t vote for this, but I will stand proud as it all crumbles so those that did can feel the consequences of their actions.

F Canada

I am not a fan of PM Trudeau but on this occasion, I'm willing to flipflop. Oh, my goodness, it's so refreshing to hear a country leader speak a coherent sentence, a coherent thought structure, zero vanity tripping, berating opponents, finger-wagging, screeching accusations, tantrums. And then in a second language!!! Just because I'm not one of HIS fans, I am however a massive fan of Canada. I support Canada in this situation 100%. A trade war IS dumb, and even dumber with your closest ally and neighbor. Dumb and Dumber all in one go.... wowzah....so much winning?.

Aha - an adult in the room. That's refreshing! \nWith the slightest inquiry at all, anyone can see the obvious absurdity (the lie) in the premise that this is about drugs crossing the border. \nThis Trump administration really takes us all for fools. \nSorry Canada - Please stand by, many of us are doing our best to turn this sinking ship around.

Je suis American, moi je t’adore Canada.❤

The only thing I have that's from Canada is maple syrup and that already cost $20 for a little bottle

Canada doesn't practice fair trade with the US. DJT is fixing it. Get over it, we're tired of being screwed.

As American, I stand with Canada.

Canada deserves all the tariffs slapped in it's face for being the loyalest lapdog of the US and for all the crimes it has committed on behalf of the US.

Canada, you taking applications?

If only America had a leader like Canada`s

Fight, fight, fight. The world stands with you Canada, against idiocracy.

We are angry - with those people who ignorantly voted for Trump and those people who chose not to vote. Not the people who chose to vote democratically to remain a democratic country. We are clear that his real agenda is to use this trade war to attempt to coerce us into becoming the 51st state. For MANY reasons, we will not EVER become part of Trump’s America. We will collectively fight in any way possible, even though we know it will be tough, to prevent it. We also know that there is a bigger picture in that it’s clear that Trump is aligned with Putin in the push to destroy democracy globally in favour of an authoritarian world order that benefits only the ultra rich. Canada, the Ukraine, Greenland and Panama are stepping stones to that end goal.

This only hurts America, it's like what the Civil War did for the cotton trade, Canada will find other customers...\nSo will Mexico.\nAnd the only economy that will suffer is ours.\nDUMB.

As an American, I stand with Canada.

Trump demands loyalty, but he never is willing to give it. Canada is right to resist his ridiculous tariffs. Stay strong, Canada! Sane, decent Americans are with you!

It’s hilarious to watch this after he first ran to Mara lago to kiss Trumps rump and threw Mexico under the bus. After Mexico insisted on the temec including Canada instead of just being a US and Mexico endeavor. I really wonder what the orange man will do next

Many, many US citizens are with you and support Canada. Trump is creating this tariff war in a unilateral fashion. We do not support it, we don’t want it and our economy doesn’t demand it. These are foolish decisions made by an unscrupulous businessman turned politician.

Good speech. All the best Canada. Britain and Scotland ???????. Are with you.????

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.

April 1st, the asshole taxes his own Canadian people with a 20% carbon tax ... That's wholesome and democratic, but when another leader holds you accountable, you play victim and gaslight. These SICK VILE LIberals will use anything to prop up their party but for 9 years they hurt and destroyed Canada.

A group of friends went to Canada for a trip and one of us in the group had a DUI 10 years ago and won’t let us in. Like he’s some sort of gang member. Fuck you Canada!

Germany here. We are with you Canada❤

Trump is American, not Canadian, his job is to make America better, not Canada. No more free rides Canada. Trump is fixing it.