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Why is the governor of Canada angry?

I'm moving to Canada!!

America is the biggest bully. This is how they treat the best brother Canada. Totally support Canadians from Aus ??

Uk here, shame on trump for these tarrifs ,i support canada

Canada please annex the US West Coast stares. We love you!

Stop trying to speak to the Convict's good side because he has none. Canada Diversify away, realign, unite and form new trading blocks. Circle the wagon leaving the USA outside. It is clear they are moving on. Friends are now being treated like enemies.

Isn’t Trump just matching the tariff percentage that Canada charges?

If Trudeau is the governor of Canada..trump is the devil in the u.s.

So strange to be a 66 y.o. American who will suffer the cost of these tariffs and still I'm in total support of you Canada. Please know most Americans do not want what Trump is inflicting upon us, our neighbors and international partners, nor do we believe this is a border issue. Grateful you're intelligent and a strong leader. Do not waiver.... hold your ground.

Bro just give up and join tthe United States will let you be governor you know I never in my entire life bought anything that said made in Canada

Canada can kicks Rocks ?

You believe in working together until you force your Truckers to take shots like farm animals, then you shut down their banks, then you stole their bitcoin. Don't lecture us about working together. Your own people can't stand you, and neither can we. I think it's an honor that President Trump calls you Governor, because you are terrible at leading a country. We care about you as a human, and a person created in the image of God, but most Americans are very unhappy with you lack of leadership, and style of tyrannical incompetence. Canada would be much better off with America's constitution and wealth. If you really want to work with America, let the people decide. America loves Canada and we welcome you with open arms.❤

USA loves you Canada, don’t let Trump bully you.

Trump thinks he going to be in the land forever but God is looking everything ..God bless Canada

Simple. Stop harboring drug traffickers, Canada, and we make trade easy again.

Canada doesnt have a chance lol

Canada❤??

Go Canada! I wish America had an intelligent leader like Trudeau!

Great, life in Canada just got more expensive because of this fool. TIME FOR AN ELECTION!

Canada recognises its not the American people but the embarrassment in the white house thst is the problem. Respect and support from Australia ❤

Dont like Trudeau but I have to say, great last speech. Trump is such a liar about fentanol from Canada. Good luck USA, you are in for one hell of a ride !

Trump supporter here. I think Canada and Truedough are being very disrespectful to us. They should be saying Thank You more often for our support over the years. Teuedough hasn't got the cards on his side to go into a trade wars with us. No cards on his side. Tantrum Treudough is what i call him. No cards. Owes us an apology.

Who would have thought the fall of America would come from Canada.

?Canada just cut electricity supply to america well done on those tarrifs. As a south african you have my support

It may hurt US but will hurt Canada more if US is no long3r buying their goods.

Bravo Prime Minister. We Americans know you and Canada are our allies. Our true enemy is the current American administration- a puppet of Putin and an enemy of the American people.

Canada’s Retaliation Against the Smoot-Hawley Tariff (1930)\nOne of the most immediate and severe retaliatory responses to the Smoot-Hawley Tariff came from Canada, which was heavily dependent on trade with the United States. Canada was the largest export market for U.S. goods at the time, and when the U.S. imposed high tariffs on Canadian imports, Canada responded with its own punitive tariffs on American products.\n\nBackground: U.S.-Canada Trade Before Smoot-Hawley\nIn 1929, about 75% of Canadian exports went to the U.S.\nCanada was also a major supplier of lumber, wheat, cattle, and minerals to American markets.\nThe two economies were deeply intertwined, and Canada had traditionally followed a low-tariff trade policy with the U.S.\nCanada’s Response: Retaliatory Tariffs (1930)\nPrime Minister R.B. Bennett responded to Smoot-Hawley by raising tariffs on American goods, specifically targeting products from the U.S. Midwest and industrial centers.\nCanada increased tariffs on over 16 U.S. goods, including:\nFarm machinery\nAutomobiles\nFruits and vegetables\nTextiles\nThese tariffs redirected Canadian trade away from the U.S. and toward Britain and other Commonwealth nations, under a new imperial preference system.\nEconomic Consequences\nFor the United States:\n❌ Sharp decline in U.S. exports to Canada\n\nU.S. exports to Canada dropped by 55% between 1929 and 1932.\nAmerican automobile and farm equipment industries suffered severe losses.\nMany Midwest farmers, who had relied on Canadian sales, went bankrupt.\n❌ Loss of a major trading partner\n\nCanada sought alternative suppliers in Britain, Australia, and other Commonwealth nations.\nThis permanently weakened U.S.-Canada economic ties, forcing the U.S. to reconsider its trade policies.\nFor Canada:\n✅ Diversification of Trade\n\nCanada strengthened trade ties with Britain and other Commonwealth countries.\nCanadian exports to Britain increased, helping Canada avoid complete economic collapse.\n❌ Short-term economic pain\n\nWhile Canada successfully retaliated, the tariffs raised prices for Canadian consumers.\nThe Canadian economy still suffered from the global depression, but it recovered faster than the U.S. by diversifying trade.\nLong-Term Impact\nPermanent Shift in Canadian Trade Policy\n\nCanada moved away from dependence on the U.S. and pursued closer economic ties with Britain.\nThis weakened U.S. economic influence in Canada for decades.\nRepeal of Smoot-Hawley and the Start of U.S. Trade Liberalization\n\nThe failure of Smoot-Hawley contributed to the Reciprocal Trade Agreements Act (1934) under Franklin D. Roosevelt, which lowered tariffs and encouraged bilateral trade deals.\nU.S.-Canada trade eventually recovered, but the economic damage lasted for years.\nConclusion\nThe U.S. intended to protect its industries, but Smoot-Hawley backfired by provoking Canada’s retaliation. This case study highlights how tariffs can damage relationships with key trading partners, disrupt industries, and reduce exports, ultimately harming the economy.

Let's make this crystal clear. Donald Trump has declared a trade war with Canada not America. The Trump Tariffs and the Trump Alienation of our allies is a betrayal of America and it's citizens. The vast majority of Americans are against these actions and stand with our allies. Free nations do what needs to be done but please do not cast blame on those Americans who reject this administration wholeheartedly. The Trump administration DOES NOT represent America they are BETRAYERS!

Trump doesn't care about US jobs. He and the people who surround him are independently wealthy. They have already, in a few weeks, eliminated hundreds of thousands of jobs which support the running of the United States. Vital services, including VA hospitals, have been reduced. \nI support Canada, as a US citizen, against this US illogical behavior.

I'm with Canada. Adopt me!!!

Canada's the best

United States will take parody with Canada as far as tariffs are concerned. We just want fair trade. The deals signed by United States were bad deals. We just want fair and even trade. We will be back to normal soon as we make tariffs equal on both sides. We love Canadians, we just want even tariffs. Peace out

I get my pet meds from Canada so now I can’t get it for 3//4 of the price from US.

Those of us who did not vote for Trump do not want this either. My last two out of three vacations were spent in Canada. I hate to see our friends treated this way. Don't think we all agree with the way Trump is governing.

When Canada makes the US look like the immature, dangerous, foolish country that we are. What an absolute embarrassment….

Bunch of winnies defending Canada

Go Canada!

I am an American. I completely agree with PM Trudeau. I don't want this either. Imo Trump Should be brought up for TREASON. I don't like what has been happening to America. I would rather be in Canada!! Blessings to you. \n?????

Europe will welcome Canada for business and as ally.

Europe stands by Canada's side. Let us act together against dictator Trump. Europe is not against the US population, but against the elite Republican clan who are holding the US population hostage with their behavior.

From Belgium. Good to see adults not mincing their words in front of narcissistic bullies. Bravo Canada!

Dear Canada...I am so embarrassed (and worried) to be an American. Trump and his cronies don't speak for me or my family. I'm really afraid of where our country is heading.

Half of the American population has fallen victim to this man and his lies. As an American myself, please know that there is still another half of us out there that stand with Canada (and Ukraine).

Incredibly intelligent speech! I'm with you Canada! All the best from Germany ❤

I stand with Canada, Mexico, and Ukraine. Wow Trump -- just when we thought you couldn't stoop any lower. How dare you do this to us and our allies.

I'm so sorry, Canada.

Ukraine clearly understand Canada and support. Trump is absolutely wrong.

The stock market goes up and it goes down. That's the nature of the stock market. Canada will lose in this fight. The U.S. has the greatest economy in the world.

Canada Trudeau well said.

Stop letting traffickers in your Neighbors Country.\nHalf of Canada wanted to get rid of this guy.