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As a Canadian. This is it. Tyler nailed it. It takes an American to call it as it is. I could shake Tyler's hand, well done.

Honestly the batshit crazy comment reflects the #1 concern most Canadians have with the United States. We have conservatives and religious types but they're all more or less respectful and they don't try to control Canadian society. In comparison, at least a fifth of Americans are borderline fascists, and none of us want anything to do with those types of people. Since Trump took office they've become a hundred times worse, as now they're even threatening annexation. Sorry if it's hard to accept, but America has a serious problem right now, even if you're a good person.

But he still needed to call tariffs what they are: a new tax on Americans

Question to you Mr Prime Minister is this, why did you wait till Trump resumed before taking measures to curb this drug inflow? Why should the Americans trust these measures? Would these measures be sustained? Why should America trust you? Also, why did the Democrats and biden take action? I stand with trump and I guess you two leaders should meet on this again to relax the trade war.

It's sad and crazy to be an American right now. ?

Rational Americans should divorce themselves from the hillbilly MAGA Americans who voted for Trump. If the southern hillbilly states threaten to secede again, they should be encouraged to do so.

The tariffs will be paid by American consumers eventually. Why did Trump do this?

I think Elon hacked the election because the majority of Americans do not want this

But you took guns away from Canadian citizens? You are not dealing with Biden you are dealing with a true American and our President!All the American products Canada took off the shelves,well you done paid for it so you eat it! Ask the distributors they are the ones loosing money!

Dr Mr Trump, Americans want a good relationship with Canada. Not Russia. Please think about what your doing. Every move of yours doesnt need to be radically bold and outlandish.

Bravo Canada. Thankyou for being great neighbors. Sorry that sione Americans are ignorant racists and voted gor a russian asset.

The American president probably lost his mind. Let's imagine that the tariffs will actually be effective and three thousand companies from all over the world will come back. 3,000 companies will start producing, they need people. Where they pay American wages. These companies left because they could produce the product cheaper abroad and Americans could buy it cheaper. If all the companies come back, prices will increase by 30%. And 70 percent of the population will buy 30% more expensively. Inflation will run wild. Poverty will increase. What's the point of this?? Who is doing well? This is the question. Who is doing well?? It's not the majority of people for sure. They are probably friends of the president. Otherwise, they wouldn't support this stupid idea so mindlessly.

I’m an American and I stand with Canada. They need to raise taxes on the wealthy and stop trying to avoid the inevitable.

Not clever enough to understand, so is this move done to lower the value of Canadian companies to make them cheaper for American investors for hostile takeover? Energy companies etc?

Trade war ?You take advantage of the American people . They are giving us what we voted for .This is Information war fare propaganda spoken like a true dictator.

Donald Trump is doing a great job at destroying the U.S. all this time various terrorist groups tried to attack America and failed... when all they had to do was recruit Trump and the deed would've been done without mass casualties ??‍♂️\n\nwhat a sad, sad day for Americans...

By far, most Americans are not MAGA lunatics and remain friends of Canada. This madness will pass. Rightfully so, he addressed the mentally ill Donald, not the US President, who is temporarily occupying that office with his fat smelly arse.

President Trump is Wrong and Should be Stopped by The Supreme Court for violating His Sworn Duty to Serve Americans Citizens, NOT Russians INTERESTS. HE ASO IS BRINGING OUR COUNTRY INTO COMPLETE FINANCIAL SHUT DOWN A DEPRESSION. PUTTIN IS EVIL, BUT SLEEPING WITH HIM ISN'T THE ANSWER TO DEALING WITH HIM. PUTTIN PLANS TO DESTROY THE WORLD, GOG AND MAYGOG. WAKE UP AMERICA, GOD WARNED US ABOUT THE EVIL Leaders THAT WOULD LIE TO US SO THEY COULD CONTROL EVERYTHING EVEN THE COST OF FOOD And WHERE WE GET IT. TAKE NO MARKS ON YOUR HANDS OR HEAD. PAY ATTENTION AND PRAY FOR GOD'S INTERVENTION. MR. TRUMP IS OUT OF CONTROL AS IS HIS CABINET OF PEOPLE. THEY ACT LIKE THEY CAN DO WHATEVER THEY WANT BECAUSE IT WON'T HURT THEM. IT WILL BE THE WEAK, ELDERLY, SICKLY, WIDOWS, CHILDREN AND THE POOR THAT WILL SUFFER EVEN MORE. WHAT ABOUT ALL OF THE HOMELESS AND THE FOLKS THAT ARE SUFFERING FROM FLOUDS AND FIRE. Washington could be fixing our National problems but they aren't. People are hurting every day in America. Getting poorer and poorer every day. Maybe that's Washington's plan to kill off the needy.

That stupid woman (could have been a man, does t matter)is relating that to anti-americanism???? WTF!!!!! Trudeau did and spoke the correct words. Trump is a stupid lumber level politician. A rock, a canyon of idiot-cracy...

I've always loved Canada -an American

It would BEHOOVE ALL people in Canada to drop Trudeau and hop on the American Gravy Train, or don't and miss a very big opportunity. Trust Ol Sarge.\n-Combat Vet

donald is not american....he's a russian asset, a traitor!!!!

Well done Trudeau. Seems everyone is telling these two American clowns plus their side kicks that they keep telling lies. Someone isn't telling the truth Donny.

Trump is destroying everything for the american prople. The only thing that is anti american is everything Trump is doing in the oval office with his decisions and choices

Can you imagine what will happen when everyone understands what has long been obvious to us - Bucha was a terrible production, staged by Zelensky at the instigation of the Westerners? The Kiev regime spread bodies of people across the streets, and then organized a press tour of American celebrities and public figures using USAID money.\nAll these Angelinas and Seans took millions to show off at the site of a cynical staging.\nAll these NATO rats were extras in Zelensky's bloody circus several times.

Europe is open for business and friendship! Donald has paradoxically begun to hammer the final coffin nail to American Supremacy as the USA's former allies come together without them.

Canadians are not anti-American. But we take great offense when our sovereign nation is dismissed as just another U.S. state, ignoring our 150+ years of history and the sacrifices of our soldiers who fought on the frontlines—often before the U.S.—in WWI and WWII. After 9/11, we stood by America, fighting and dying alongside you in Afghanistan, just as we did in Normandy. Canada has been the U.S.'s closest ally for the last 70 years, and the idea of a fentanyl border crisis (until recently) is simply misleading.\n\nIf the roles were reversed, would you boo at a hockey game? We still ❤ America!

As an American— thank you neighbor, I stand with you….

Mr Trudeau is, simply, a Statesman. He speaks clearly and truthfully. Poor Americans, but they chose this.

The United States has elected a president who is turning its longest-standing allies into adversaries. This isn't just about Canada. The entire Western world is watching. While the U.S. has the power to harm its allies, those allies also have the ability to push back, and the USA is rapidly losing friends who may not return. As America’s alliances weaken, so do the obstacles its rivals face. \n\nTake Australia, for example. Should it continue aligning with the U.S. in the Asia-Pacific region? Should it continue hosting critical American surveillance infrastructure? Should it keep supporting and supplying the U.S. fleet? The USA enjoys a trade surplus with us, but do we need to spend USD$50 billion over the next decade buying your hardware? The Europeans seem to be a more trustworthy ally, who don't make us a target.\n\nThe USA would argue that their presence ensures security, but the reality is that countries like Australia only face threats because they are tied to U.S. strategic interests. Perhaps a more pragmatic approach that avoids unnecessary antagonism with China would serve us better. \n\nAs for Canada, it will adapt and find new trading partners, just as Australia did when China attempted economic coercion. And through it all, Canada, know that Australia will stand with you—always.

Dumb Americans. Drumpf is peeling his people like potatoes

I dont use Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or any other of this crap. Now I wont use Mcdonalds, starbucks, Amazon or any other know American product or company. Be wise and do the same, they will soon wake up

Fighting with American is the dump thing to do as a prime minister Trudeau.

Why haven’t you acted before Trudeau? Why now? It’s too late. Many of Americans died because of the fentanyl that your country poured in to the US.

Im not even an american but i know what trump is doing, all Americans who believe justin and what he is saying about trade war and he said usa will lose doesn't understand how things work.. You really believed your government didn't study this?

Trump's behavior right now is very un-american and traitorous

To think that Canadians would want to become part of the US simply shows just how deluded certain Americans are about their own country.

Hi frim Montreal trump saying canada is taking advantage of usa. Did he forget about the American hostages we saved in Iran, did he forget how canada stepped in during 911, tajing thousands of Americans who could not land in usa but were rerouted to eastern canada, did he forget how canadians and americans fought side by side during several wars. In my opinion not only dod he forget, but he is an insulting human being not fit to be behind the oval office but instead be behind bars as the CRIMAL that he is. God bless America you are going to need it.

And Jesus, why are you talking around it? Call that stupid MO Fo out! Talk around it, God! Stop Trump or we're gonna be a communist country! WAKE UP American press, we the people ate watching, speak up or you too will have a FAFO moment! I stand with Canada, elbows up!

Who starts a conflict with Canada? Everyone loves canada! Like there is no reason for this at all, just like Trudeau mentioned.\nUS is a joke, I hope everyone gets together to hurt them enough so that they stop as soon as possible. I feel with the americans that didnt vote for this

Behind closed doors, they talk about the American banks that want action in Canada. trudeau never mentioned in his speech.

I am 100% sure that this has nothing to do with trade deficits nor fentanyl. If it is a game to provoke the stock market to make the rich richer or some sort of Russian alliance I am not sure. However they are playing dirty and their agenda is hidden from the democracy her. Are Americans ok with this???

What makes Donald Trump think Canada would want any part of this shit storm current Trump‘s first term the Canadian immigration website crashed as people were trying to be out of here. Canada definitely has more sensible leadership why our country is led by a grifter who has turned a lot of sensible and educated Americans into zombies or should I say he’s like the big bully on the playground someone should’ve told Donald Trump that you get more flies with honey than vinegar

American here. My take? This is not about protectionism this is about isolationism. \nWhy would Trump want this? This is about becoming the first American dictator of the Western Hemisphere. \nHyperbolic? Nope. Trump controls the Senate, House, Doge, Project 2025 is in the White House, all the branches of the Defense Department, the Attorney General and his offices, six of the nine seats on the Supreme Court, and assigned over 250 Federal judgeships to the Federal courts which are a lifetime appointment. The ONLY thing that is standing in the way of Trump are the Federel judges that actually understand the constitution and do not want to destroy this nation. The fly in the ointment? Courts can issue an order based on the constitution or our laws, but does not have any way to enforce them if Trump should just disregard their order. That is how close we are to a dictatorship.\nWake Up America.?\n P.S. Sorry Canada! Coalesce, find new trade partners, and leave the United States behind. We are no longer worthy of your friendship.

?this is like a terrible divorce...we(AMERICANS WHO DIDN'T VOTE FOR TRUMP)are the kids caught up in the middle. Elon is the step mom. JD is the affair.

Bro should not cry\nAmerica has spoonfed Canadians \nNow it is their time to stand up on their fuking knees\n\nThis is not trade war\nThis is for creating jobs in America for Americans \nSimple\nGovernor Tuesday or Trudeau

Unfortunately, i think that trump (he does not deserve un upercase) dreams of becoming like putin. All that he is doing, everything in his language and actions screams dictator. I think that putin dreams of having the entire Europe to himself and that trump will actually want everything around the USA which includes ofc, Canada. That was their deal. I don't understand why americans are standing by just watching things unfold. It will not get better, this can only and will get worse. Sooner than they think they will find themselves trapped under these people, with no rights. It is really hard when you are already there to actually go back to democracy.

I see all Fentanyl users supporting trudeau. Why did trudeau allowed Fentany dumping into America,if he so love American people?

??this is a 4:38 message for Trump not all the American ppl

Dear Canada, as an American, i am so sorry, this butthead is not my doong and i am ashmed of my country I STAND WITH CANADA, MEXICO AUSTRALIA AND THE EU, I HATE DONNOLD trump