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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.

I have a combination American and Ukrainian flag in front of my home. I think I need a Canadian flag, also. I'm wondering about the Amerucan flag. ?

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

I think that the USA will soon find itself all alone in the world. Canada, Europe, Japan, South Korea, etc. are just seeing that you can't rely on the usa.\nThese countries will reorient themselves. China will be happy.

I don't think too highly of Trudeau since the freezing of protestors bank accounts, but this is a great example of how leaders are supposed to behave and communicate. Hats off.

I find myself (United States Citizen) cheering for any country imposing tariffs on the United States. Put the largest shit stain (excuse my language) on Trump's presidency. It is the only way his brainwashed followers will understand. Make things expensive and make them think twice about who they voted for. I would absolutely love for them to be able to watch this and understand, but they have been brainwashed since 2016. The only thing that will be real to them, is the impact on their finances. If you do that, the 2026 midterms will be an absolute wave of republican seats flipping Democrats.

Great job Trudeau didnt think i could hate anybody more than Trump but JD Vance is now in the lead after friday. How did you find a more brainless, spineless peice of garbage than that born with silver spoon orange oerson with dementia. Impressive almost ...

As a UK citizen living in Canada, I’ve seen how much the U.S. has damaged its relationship with Canada, and I don’t think things will ever be the same. I don’t even blame Trump—I blame the American people for electing a corrupt criminal.\n\nThe reality is, Americans are going to feel the consequences far more than Canadians. You’re the only NATO country without universal healthcare, your education system ranks among the worst in the developed world, worker protections are almost nonexistent, social security is severely lacking, and now, thanks to your election choice, you’ll be paying at least 25% more for groceries under a leader who’s steering the country toward authoritarianism.\n\nIt’s embarrassing. The world no longer revolves around America, and people are tired of its self-centered, individualistic mindset. It’s time to wake up.

Personality is not withstanding please pay attention all Americans. This is what it is like to have a leader that can speak in full sentences and have meaning behind all of the words This is what it is like to have a leader that can speak in full sentences and have meaning behind all of the words. I don't care what you think of Trudeau there is nothing that can be said in the positive about the orange blob that America has smelling up the White House.

Heys guys, I think you in the USA would be better asking this President to annex you until you can get rid of Donald for good...??? I'm from a country across the pond (Portugal) and this is the kind of guy I'd like to make alliances with.\n\nThat freak show trap your #1 and #2 put up for Zelensky last friday was sick. The civilised world really needs to unite and help eachother in every way and the guy you put in charge doesn't seem much into it. United we win!

Trump is a dumbass, as are these who voted for him. This, even though I think he stole the election with AI.

I think if Trump fires more federal workers and lower taxes on American companies, everything will even out for the poor and lower middle class.\nAlso He's allowing immigrants that can pay there way into America the opportunity to do so. I'm sure they will settle in all the middle and upper middle class neighborhoods that the Demoncrap leaders live in, to give them a taste of what it's like to be saturated with immigrants.

Why this is happening? I think this is the question of americans too? So sad? hopefully pres trump will change this decision

As an American the citizens don't really have a choice on what trump decides to do. If you want to match his 25% tariffs I think you should. We qlso don't want to help putin hurt others. We want to work with Canada our allies. I don't personally know anyone that doesn't agree with this but that doesnt meant they do not exost.

WEF Puppet and tin pot dictator. I hope his people remember what he did to the truckers. \n\nTrump is putting his country first just like our wet behind the ears prime minister Two-Tier-Kier should be doing instead of spaffing our tax money up the wall. All of you who sat in London are a disgrace. You think you can wage war with Russia risk putting us into world war 3 and win, but I suggest, no longer are your screws just loose, but they have fallen out completely. The lunatics truly have taken over the asylum as they deliberately seek the great reset regardless of the cost of millions of lives. ?

As an American I am so embarrassed for what President Trump is doing. He is HURTING all our relationships with our allies. I'm beginning to think electing President Trump will be in history as the biggest mistake citizens made.

Mr PM, thank you for calling him Donald. He does not deserve the respect or dignity of the title of President. I think Donald is much more appropriate. Thank you for sticking up for us! Respect. I am proud you are our PM and proud to be a Canadian.

Nice and polite, but I think that's not the point concerning Putin, sorry Trump's point of vieuw. They want Canada beeing the next state to be added to the US.

Canadas value as a country is less than 1/8th of the US . They’re total gdp us just our educational spending . I don’t think it’s smart but I’m not worried

If I was Canadian I’d think twice before voting away this guy. The grass isn’t always greener elsewhere. Europe is happy to trade with you and prosper together.

I think the tarrifs are good. it bring local products back to our own county. also supporting local farmers and local manufacturing creating job in our home country we need to throw out trudaue and get rid of waste war in supporting in Ukraine. Im pretty happy to see more local food in my groceries stores.

I just think Trump is trying to isolate and destabilize the US so much that people rebel. Then he can declare a state of emergency and deploy the military and then he and his billionaire friends have full power in their perfect dictatorship. Take care of your freedom and democracy citizens of the US

Im American. Not a big fan of Trudeau. But you were far too nice to my country and especially to the Trump regime. I think most americans are on your side. Do what you gotta do we're with you. Slava Canada

I think the scariest thing is whilst we’re all concentrated on this … what’s going on in the background

The only thing D.T. is doing is ruining everything with his politic. (But I guess we all know about it).\n\nThat's the one whom signed the Free trade agreement between US, Canada and Mexico. The same guy whom now pretexting this agreement is not good for US. \nHe destroys all the friendship with US allies and what has been built for decades.\nIn 4 years, what wil be left over?\n\nAmericans will suffer the incompetence of this guy.\nIf only it was not real, we could either think it's a fiction or a joke, unfortunetly neither of both of them; that's a reality.

I think Traitor Don-the-Con is jealous of Trudeau, and Malanya's infatuation with him. I don't think that Trump's mafia wants interference in illegal drug controls, which reportedly are all over Narco Lago and among the thugs there.

Wow he seems so convincing- Shame he's so full of it... Just a crybaby crying his last before he leaves...\nYou think he will follow in the footsteps of his fellow elitist and good friend, Joe Biden, and finish his term of 'service' with corruption? I mean, Biden did completely pardon Fauci, Hunter and so many others of crimes we know they committed, but I wouldn't put it beyond this piece of evil sweet-mouthing doodoo to do something similar...\nStay awake folks.

Canadians, please boycott the hell out of the United States in every possible way you can. I know a lot of you already were, but I hope more of you do it! I'm American and my country desperately needs to be taught a lesson, and I think your country will be the one to teach it! I am so ashamed to be an American right now, but I proudly stand with Canada! ??????

The wildly popular Trudeau versus the not so wildly popular Trump, I think I get this Leftist contrary logic

As an American, I am so Proud of President Trump! If my neighbors in Canada had done what was right and stopped the flow of fentanyl from coming into Canada and flowing into my country, little Justin wouldn’t be crying right now in front of a camera. Hey Justin, how many of your politicians were paid off to allow fentanyl to continue flowing? None, you say? So it was just incompetence then? I don’t think that you care because you are on your way OUT! I hope my Canadian friends do better!

Forget Canada as the 51st state.\n\nAs a Northeastern American, I think most of us would prefer to become a province of Canada at this point.

I always hate these. Where they have the people in the background nodding in approval. Basically telling us what to think and what is important. BRAINWASHING

You know how weird it feels to be American and listen to him make this speech and think, damn, i feel like I’m on the wrong team ?

I honestly think Trump doesn’t know how tariffs work. His acolytes are too scared to tell him he’s got it wrong saying the exporting countries pay the tariffs, he said it time & again in the campaign & his dumb as a rock MAGA supporters actually beleived him. The media were absolutely derelict in not pushing back on his claims they just kept covering him saying it, & here we are.

As a black person all I heard was that the president was racist. Now it’s evident that he doesn’t care for most regardless of race. People who lost jobs were not only minorities Most disregard how america forgot about GOD. What did we think would happen ? Only the GOD that was forgotten can change the hearts of those in power and I pray that those who can see no wrong in whatever is done in Washington, will somehow regain their sight. . We must pray for our leaders and pray for each other

American here ..... Trump is NOT smart. He is the most stupid human I can think of right now. It's disgusting what he is doing to our country. He adores Putin and trying to make this country into another Russia.

I see comments from many. How are Republican right playing this. Do they actually think Elon and Trump are making America great. Learn to speak Russian and Chinese. Trumps legacy after he strokes out will be with us even after the jokes, the commentary and documentaries have lost interest.\nYou have an enemy within.

What happened to drill baby drill? I have no faith in Trump now, and I think he is a liar. He got money, and he didn't care about the poor.

I am not Canadian, nor American and neither Mexican. But I think everyone can see how the US president is acting the dumbest way possible.

As an African, I think Canada is the pearl of the Americas, love from Nigeria❤

Canada, you have my support. Hell, I think I'll cross the border for some shopping soon. I vacation in Canada and have made over a dozen trips, staying in Canadian hotels, eating at Canadian restaurants, and shopping in Canadian stores. I will this year as well. See ya in June!

I agree, this isn't about Fentanyl. I'm starting to think it's more about putting such a wedge between the U.S. and Canada that Trump will feel emboldened to do whatever it takes to take over Canada, making it the 51st state, after all. I know that sounds ridiculous, but tell me when he truly HASN'T been ridiculous!

Most normal Americans don't want it either but the Trump cult members believe every crazy word that man says. Not all Republicans are in love with his cult but I don't think they know what to do to control him..

I think the whole Eu stand behind u Canada, and let's make a bigger trade and let Usa stand by itself. And it's a sad day for the people of US. Because soon Usa will be alone because no one can trust that country leadership anymore.

Let's be clear Mr. Trudeau, with your pandering to the EU.. No one in your country is at risk. You're so cozy up there taking other countries and other people's money. Nobody in your country is at risk of harm, unless you want to try something? Come on Son! The U.S. is tired of War. We The People are tired of the killing, the killing you are so comfortable with. There is enough War in the world without you adding to it. Are we crystal clear now? We don't need you. And I am willing to go without a few things to prove it to you. I think a lot of Americans are now. We'll see. MAGA ??

Canada, I think most Americans will support you we do not support any tariffs. Minnesota has always stood with Canada. The toxic orange thing is to blame for this mess.

Someone asked: Why do so-called Christians think Donald Trump is some kind of savior that was appointed by GOD to save us all? Another person answered: Because of the total opposites in your statement. I am a conservative AND a believer. \nAnd that makes it so difficult for me to take Republicans serious. How in the world is it that those who profess to believe in GOD, claim to be Christians - and worship Trump? \nA self-confessed abuser of women (When you are rich, they let you do anything you want to)? \nA rapist. \nA thief (Think: Trump “University”) \nA man without respect for anyone (Think: “nick names.”) \nA liar (Think: My crowd was bigger than any ones) + 34,000 PROVEN lies more \nA hypocrite (The Two Corinthians) \nA cheater (Think: Two pregnant wives, both of whom he cheated) \nAn inciter of violence (Think: Fight like hell) \nIn no way does the man fit any concept of Christian character and yet, those who profess to be Christians think he is GOD-given??? GOD does at times allow evil leaders to be appointed over Nations as part of HIS ETERNAL PLAN in this World before the Creation of this World as in the case Egypt's Evil Pharaoh and Evil King Saul because Israel wanted a King instead of GOD'S Prophets such as Samuel directing them at the time of Israel's request.

NICE!! hes finally showing that he hag a set of balls, I think I have a whole new respect for you Justin !! LOVE YOU CANADA !!! LETS KEEP UP THE UNITY< WERE AWESOME !!!

Prime minister Trudeau the United States needs to impeach this want to be president the people who voted for this so-called man I don't think that fully realize they put a criminal in office we need to impeach this man get him out of office very quickly. May God bless you prime minister Trudeau.?

US VOTER: “Uhhh, so you do this fella Trudeau is near the end of his term as Canada’s PM? I mean, if you all are done with him and all we could certainly use a guy like him in our executive branch “ ?? ??. \n BTW, I love Canadians. Hell, “ some of my best friends are Canadian.” None In the family of course-what would people say? But you know. This guy Trump is quite the hoser. How about you open up your borders just a pinch to let us sane Americans over? We don’t eat much and we’ll even pay for any medical expenses! Really we will. We’re use to it. How’s about like starting up an H1VFK visa. Yeah, you know-the Hey, I Voted For Kamala visa. Well, just think on it. You guys were there for us during Nam. You can do the human thing again. Cheers ?