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I'm European and I really can't understand how you can make an economic trade war with an ally like Canada, a close and so friendly neighbor.... A dumb decision not only for the W Post... And all of this will end up heavily impacting Americans as well, also because besides Canada there is Mexico, China and the whole of Europe. In such a war there are no winners.... I really hope that the American people understand this and start fighting for this nonsense to end. \nAnd when I then hear President Trudeau called governor.... Well I get even more angry. This shows even more (but there was no need) who trump is. A suburban bully. A rude man. An unscrupulous man who passes over everything and everyone.\nAmerica is turning into something I no longer recognize....\n\nKeep going Canada!

Trump the dumb

Trudeau lies! Trump is by no means 'smart' in any way whatsoever. I'd say he's as dumb as a rock, but I'd be insulting some of my igneous friends.

Trump will put 100% tariffs on canadian products now! Have you learned anything from the zelensky debacle? Calling trump dumb will not be good for you?

As a patriotic American, I cannot support criminal felon traitor Trump, his anti-American, anti- democratic Maga cult!! Our current government is unconstitutional out for the millionaire and billionaires not the people!! Our constitution says we the people!! I support our allies. Trump is a bully, but he is dumb, weak and pathetic. If I have to suffer financially over Trump‘s in it leadership, I’m willing to do so. It’s a small sacrifice compared to what the people that came before me did!! Trump should not even be our president. He committed insurrection. He is a total piece of SH.l!+!!!

Putin is not playing Trump, they are allies.\nTrump do indeed do dumb things, but often what looks like stupidity is just evil. The US is now in the hands of Vladimir Putin. In the end russia won the cold war.

CNN news hates Trump and anyone who does not back Trump is just as dumb as CNN is

7:50. I have to disagree w M Trudeau and the WSJ. Trump is not smart and this a dumb idea. Trump is dumb and this is a stupid idea. And I find it hilarious the as soon as Trudeau starts speaking French, CNN cuts away.

If this speech doesn’t force Trump to think again, then Trump will be cementing his Dumb actions into history and Common knowledge. This was a powerful and Concise speech.

I think he just called Trump dumb ?

Wait so if tariffs are so bad for the country imposing them and that trump is so dumb to impose tariffs why would they retaliate with tariffs if there so bad for the country imposing them? It makes no sense. If trump is wrong for imposing tariffs why respond with your own?

I really don't see where Trump is a very smart guy he is very stupid and dumb not Smate. We are Canadian, and we will stand strong and together ??????????

Stupid Dumb Trump ?

Mr. Trudeau, didn't mince words. Dumb is an understatement as it concern's trump.

Trumps trying to undermine and out USA allies and neighbours to their knees and take advantage of them if possible. If they kneel, he's going to milk them off them economically. ? dumb move if the US allies and friends dont budge ?

Of course, the legacy corporate media is all about filling as much time as possible distracting/diverting from the crux of the matter, the underlying major F__KING PROBLEM—trump destroying the economy and security ON PURPOSE under the direction of PUTIN. But hey, let’s focus on how dumb his actions are, not WHY.

Trump is as dumb as a brick and anyone who supports him even now……please get help.

So now you call Trump dumb ?!!!!!! \nOk let see who the dumbass is

This is what usa put on the block when you that elected a stupid president again Donald dumb trump

Trump is a dumb? 7:42

American citizen here -- I stand by everything PM Trudeau just said 100%. (am so embarrassed I wish I could slink out of here) Americans will rightly suffer for the actions of dumb@$$ tRump. I'm sorry that the suffering extends across our borders. Stay firm Canada!!

Everyone can anticipate dumb Trump’s response - really no need to give him air time to say it. He’s a traitor to his country, its people, to his countries allies. It would be dumb to continue to cover Trump as if he is worth covering. He is no longer the leader of the free world and he is no longer the most powerful leader in the world. He has ceded that to Putin to whom he bends his knee when kissing his ass.

Trump is doing dumb stuff after Obama trump biden trump again financially ruin their own country this is stupid

Trudeau needs to understand he is dealing with a bully & a liar, he mentioned a quote of Trump being a smart guy making a dumb decision, there is nothing smart about Trump, you can’t reason with dictators….

trump is a very dumb man doing very dumb things.

Anyone listening to Trump's psychoblabla after watching this will realise how dumb Trump is.\n\nAs a Canadian, Im very proud of PM Trudeau today.

Every time Trump has become president he’s made us look extremely dumb, ignorant, and childish. I’m convinced those who worship him hate this country, and through that hate, claim to be patriotic. Maybe it is time ppl start to eat the rich as they say. ??‍♂️

I’m sorry Canada! It’s not my fault I didn’t vote for Trump. Unfortunately that didn’t make any difference because a majority of this country is dumb AF.

I have been speaking out about the dumbness of Americans. Also Trump is a narcissist dumb ass.

Well done very proud of you. Trump is DUMB Putin very happy. stuipd sorry my friends

Trump is not a smart guy. His full name is Donald Dumb.

Trump is dumb, and he's doing dumb things!

You speak too Dumb and stupid to president trump, you will pay for the price

Trump is dumb. \nHis tariffs are dumb.\nTrump is a horrible person.\nTrump will fail because he is a failure.

Impeach Dumb Trump!!! We are with you Canada ?? \nSo embarrassing USA

There is only one thing the canadian prime minister got wrong. Trump is an ABSOLUTE STUPID MORON and that is the reason he does dumb moves like tariffs. Plus, trump is a criminal that should have been put in prison years ago

Trudeau is a capable President and he is smarter than Dumb Trump????❤❤❤❤

trump is a dumb man doing a dumb thing

Talk is cheap on both sides, when the numbers come in , trumps tune will change, to many Americans will suffer as will Canada , yes this is a dumb move , we bled with you on the battlefield yet this is how you treat your allies ….

You never talk about 200,000 deficit Trudeau, if you want American people understand about you, US has been feeding Canadian forever Trudeau, and you also called trump dumb and In this case to be fair I don't think you are smarter then trump at all

Trudeau knows Trump is dumb as shit

Finally a true leader to tell Trump his plans are dumb…

Very dumb trump!!!

Trudeau actually meant Dumb Trump

As Americans, I feel sad and embarrassed, as some of us get blindsided by the idiot/stupid/crook/traitor Dumb Trump as president, we are sorry to all our allies. some of us still has moral and integrity. sorry

I agree 99,9% with everything Prime Minister Trudeau said. We all know what is that 0,1% I don't agree with... And that's of course that Justin said that Trump is smart... We all know he's dumb as a post, ignorant and proud of it.. The West (which of course includes South Korea, Japan, Australia, etc) has rejected MAGA and Trump.. He America, call u s back when the Orange Buffoon not around anymore.

I dont follow canadian politics. (Us politics either)... I hate trump. His administration maga. Hes a racist and a bigot and ignorant and dumb as a stick. \n\nNot sure why Justin Trudeau is so disliked. \n\nHe serms reasonable to me. Id stand behind Trudeau before i stood with trump. \n\nFDJT

Trudeau ❤? 100% ...Dumb is who does dumb things = Trump

On behalf of all Americans with an active brain i do sincerely apologize for the dumb tariffs imposed by Trump and Musk and i hope that after Trump leaves office we can get someone who understands tarrifs and its effects and who will revoke this tariffs and restore the healthy America and Canada relationship once again.

Trump isn't dumb. While he creates chaos and outrage, you are getting robbed every day so badly you will foreget that Canada ever existed.