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The United States does not want a trade war ! We do not want a dictator ! This is trumps decision alone

Prime Minister Trudeau, I am sorry President Trump's irresponsible ideas and choices affect so many negatively which includes you and your Canadians, and me and my Americans, as well as so many other. He should be ashamed of himself, but we all know that a narcissist feels only joy in hurting others. I worry every day, not just for the people of the United States of America, but also for all people around the world affected by this horrible man. I stand up and speak up with the hope that it makes a difference. Those I know are doing the same. I have heard so many republicans that voted for Trump, so very sorry now that they did. His irrational behavior is worthy of impeachment. Your speech, Prime Minister Trudeau, was honest and sincere and I appreciate your being so candid. I wish President Trump and Vice President Vance had the character you have. Best Wishes to you and the People of Canada, we have been friends for a long time and I would love to continue this friendship. Remember there are Americans here that appreciate you and your country.

Canada may become 51st state of USA...????

It's ok for other countries to stand up for themselves but obviously its not ok for the United States to stand up themselves. The fact is that these countries have been taking advantage of the United States for so long that they feel entitled and are upset that our president is putting America first

Can we make united stated part of Canada instead?

Make Canada 51st state. Trudeau for US president

CANADA has tariff United States for decades. Only when we do it back to them do they write. Sit down governor.

Hey Prime stupid ass you asked for it you got it keep your feet a little threats to yourself you're dealing with the United States now we're not playing any more games with anybody you want to talk about the strongest Nation you're about to witness it sit back grab a drink and watch us go

Fuck it lets make canada the 52nd state

I am an American, please stand together. Our country is not and I am sure it shows. We here in the states need to gain control of our Rogue Government and it will not be easy. Many of our citizens have been removed from the voting roles and many politicians have been bribed or threaten into submission. We have a hard road ahead to gain back our country ... please remember, most Americans understand and would not choose to harm any of our friends and neighbors.

I'm so sorry I'm an American and I'm just ashamed as to what's going on and I'm not just one there's millions of people even people who voted for him have changed there . He did not win by a landslide it was really close down to two states. I wish for your country only good things.god bless

He wants Canada as a state. The fight starts petty until it’s lethal. He has Putin/Ukraine aspirations.

The only thing I'd say regarding this very intelligent speech is that the United States did not launch the trade war. The orange cretin did. The idiot buffoon, a national embarrasment, trump launched the trade war. Most American citizens did not want this and are deeply suffering because of him and we are truly going through it over here. Canada, we are sorry for all this stressful nonsense you are enduring as well.\n\noh, and dumbdumb trump is NOT a smart man. He can't even read.

The United States did not launch this trade war, only Trump and his minions.

It's not about fentenyl, it's the fact that Trump wants Canada to become the 51st state so he can have total control like he does with us Americans, IMO.

I pray that out of this horrible mess, that the U.S., (home sweet home), can finally regurgitate the AIPAC from our deep state bowels!

United States, a once great country has gone down the pan.

Perfectly stated. He has his problems, but he would be a 100% improvement on the pos we have.

How do we start to secede and join Canada? State by state or region by region? This speech will stand up close to the Gettysburg Address

If you want to avoid tariffs, become the 51st state! You won’t win this war!!! Unite for the benefit of the world!

I can see a few Americans here happy that Canada will be a 51 state. This is not a way to approach a friend to take over his house. There were other ways to do it long before and I assure you there were, maybe, doable but force is not one of them. You seed hate you get hate. What a mess.

It’s time for Canada to join the EU . Becoming a member is almost done anyway as we share so much more with them than the Fragmented States of America. The cheapening of “ America” is tragic to watch. Your White House has never been so gaudy.

From Washington state, I applaud your strong stand against Trump and his administration who do NOT represent a large portion of the United States, including me!! l love Canada and hope you remain strong in your stance against Trump!!!

Please do not call Donald Trump and Elon Musk the government of the United States. They are the idiots of America. I am an American and I will stand with Canada and the rest of the world against Trump, Musk, and Russia. I wish Justin Trudeau was the POTUS! We don't have a POTUS, we have an orange grifter in chief. He is deranged, spoiled and stupid. Our largest trading partner and the orange clown fucks it up, wow!

Bearing and tact. What ALL world leaders should have. Why is The Divided States of America making enemies? With ALL of the firings to so many government employees, the country's moral is extremely low. Rumored cuts to Medicaid, Social Security and Food Programs would be DEVASTATING to millions. There's a new wind blowing.??????

canada exports 75+% of its overall products into the united states, it only imports 50ish% overall products from the united states of america. This is why the tariffs are in place. Agree or disagree, this is why trump is doing what hes doing. Our country is in shambles and we need our allies to pump money into our economy or else it will only get worse in our country. And both canada and mexico are outraged by the simple way trump is approaching this.

Bro actually called them the 51st state on the intro ???

Donald clearly wants to become a neutral country aligned only with Israel and maybe Taiwan to cut on defense, NATO and start trading with countries like Russia to make money on it. Al at the cost on selling the democracy of the states

Canada is strong. Mexico is strong. These United States are flaky. We have a flaky president who wears diapers. Trudeau is a strong leader. The woman president of Mexico is a strong leader. We have an orange Jesus who wears diapers and his vice president loves the couch of most any home !!!!!!!

Keep standing up Canada true untited states citizens support you. Do what you need to do to fight back against this bully felon.

Canada was already charging the United States terrifs. But the United States wasn't charging Canada terrifs

Listen all over the world react to Donald Trump. Looking at in the old testement how God punish His people. United States now loosing the free world leader now. It's a shame. I'm not sure who is the dictator now. A free world leader not speaking like a 6 years old kit. America is a christian country, American should speak or talking like a christian, not talk like evil.

Americans call your representatives and demand change or call for secession from the Union. Trump is an idiot hell bent on causing chaos, The States are no longer United and a symbol of truth, Justice, and liberty. \nSend a message by leaving the union.

Well, Well, Well. Now itcomes out that China is interfering in the state of Canada's elections. Corruption abounds

It is becoming quite clear now. This isn't about drugs. This is a libertarian plan to crash in annihilate the economy and the government of the United states. One particular faction wants a Christian fascist government and the other faction wants a completely deregulated pro wealth government with no social security and no welfare and no aid for the poor whatsoever. Trump is just a puppet. A stupid and easily programmable puppet.

Some of us Americans completely agree with you! Thankyou for being professional and stating the facts!

Love to Canada from Washington State. We don't want this either. I have been crying inside ever since Garfield staged that coup On Jan 6th, 2010. Guess what. The American courts said Garfield doesn't get Presidential Immunity for his actions on Jan 6th because he WAS NOT PRESIDENT AT THE TIME OF HIS CRIMES. Little by little . . .

I hope this leads to the downfall of the United States. For 100 years it has bullied the planet and -- ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. The world is tired.

Justin Tredeau is such a gentleman. So intelligent. I'm sorry this is happening. I voted for Harris and am brokenhearted still. Trump isn't intelligent ?. I can tell you the vast majority of Americans cannot stand this poor excuse for a human being. I would leave the states but I am not well enough sadly. We want to get Trump and his synchophants out of the Whitehouse. Pray with us and for us that we can do this. Much love to Canada ?? ❤️.

Its time we send ALL Canadians attending United States universities - home. They are taking the place of Americans and have no business being here. Let Canadians develop Canadians and Americans Americans. This is especially prevalent with Canadians playing hockey at American universities. This needs to stop now.

After screwing the United States, they cry because they don't want to apply the same one that they apply to us America first

He's not governor of the united states..he became president to cause problems to another country to get the money..he is teaching very good he's citizens too robbery to other people and country.

For Americans to understand the threat of alcohol bans. In many provinces, it's the province that imports all of the alcohol, then dustributes it to liquor stores. So when the premier of Ontario says no more Red State booze, it's a done deal. The Ontario government won't buy it, so it's 100% not available in Ontario.

I'm not a fan of Justin Trudeau by any means, HOWEVER... Hearing his speech just now filled me with pride to be Canadian and standing up to the new autocratic fascist government of our southern neighbour. I've watched over the last +/- 40 days the UnUnited States of America devolve into Russia's lap dog, with Putin's excrement on Orange Man's face on a near daily basis. I hope that whatever good people left down there can rise up and take back their country ASAP, otherwise the entire world will suffer the catastrophic consequences!

how safe it would be for canada to become state 51!! they should be honoured!!

52nd state! Governor Trudeau!\n\nWe are Tariffing the Tariffs!

Trudeau you broke Canada, also not only Fyntenal but a 200 Billion$$$ Deficit between United states and Canada that you are freaked out your going to loose.

Fentanyl and illegal migration are side shows to the actual intent to force Canada into joining the United States… this is not fantasy to Trump, this is his actual objective…

Trump is not a president but a small child who absolutely wants his own way and therefore only lies all the time, he doesn't care because he is protected and provided for by the state treasury

I’m pretty sure I heard somewhere that Canada already had tariffs against the United States and now that the United States is finally retaliating to make the playing field even everybody wants to whine and complain