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Canada you are standing strong and proud in this unnecessary, unwarranted trade war. You have much respect and admiration from this US citizen and many others.\n\nUnfortunately, our sitting US President is acting as though he thinks he is an Apex predator. America is going to seriously regret letting this man reach this level of power.

You’re doing the right thing, Mr. Prime Minister. As an American Veteran, it breaks my heart that we are treating our closest friends and allies with such contempt. The current U.S. administration is a shameful embarrassment to Americans. I love Canada almost as much as I love my own country. Stay strong and keep standing up to the senile bully in the White House - for ALL of us. ??❤️??

Absolutely it's not a trade war and don't try to incite blind nationalism. The tariff to be imposed on Canada by US clearly is a demand/indication forcing Canada to look into then curb the drug problem, which has already destroyed Canada and endangered the national security of US. Wake up and act sensibly before it's too late to save Canada.

Could Canada Win a Trade War?\n Trump has waged Economic War on Canada in order to bring us to our knees so that we will eventually capitulate to become the 51st state.\n\n Had he come in a nice way, as a friend verses a foe, he would have had a lot more interest, especially from Alberta. \n\n Now that we are here, the question has to be asked, can we actually win a trade war that has probably been extensively war-gamed by the U.S.?\n\n Our politicians want us to go toe to toe with a 900 lb gorilla. The U.S. economy is at least 10 times our size and are less dependent on our trade than we are. We may give them a black eye but they could rip our arms and legs off. \n\n Retaliatory tariffs play into their hands. It’s the perfect excuse to increase the tax to 50 or 100%. So will we do the same? This would devastate us, achieving their goals.\n\n Canadians are already fighting back without the government making things worse. People are boycotting U.S. goods en masse and cancelling travel plans, etc. and this is already having a strong effect.\n\n Some say turn off the electricity and oil, but who will pay price? It will be the businesses and employees, not the politicians who are now trying to act tough. If we want this to turn into a real kinetic war, then turning off the taps may do it. \n\n We have seen countless times where politicians tell us what we want to hear, making us think they are heading is a certain direction, only to find they do the exact opposite. This proves you can not believe what career politicians say and have to go by what they do, or don’t do, instead. Yet now, they confidently declare that Canada will never become the 51st state. This should raise eyebrows. \n\n Almost all of the MPs and Premiers are unanimous in entering into a trade war we can not win. After tariffs go ballistic, our dollar drops to .35 cents, and we get utterly crushed, I can see them say, “in order to save what’s left of our economy and society we must reluctantly join the U.S. or face certain destruction”. \n\n Not only would the decades old goal of a North American Union be accomplished, but we would take a large step towards the video statement that the World Economic Forum - WEF posted on their website. “By 2030, you will own nothing and be happy”. \n\n The WEF is working with the UN to achieve their Agenda 2030 goals and is what Pierre Poilievre and the “Conservatives” signed Canada onto Sept. 27, 2015. This is what Trudeau has been implementing. Mark Carnie, Pierre, and Jagmeet Singh would finish off the job. Read the redistribution of wealth goal #10. Are you feeling poorer yet? Remember, one has to dig deeper to see through the document’s ultimate double speak written for public consumption. \n\n There is much more going on than meets the eye. Our best defence is to not play into their hands. A much better plan needs to be developed by minds who see the big picture for creative solutions, and it does not seem to be those in office now

“There are no winners in a trade war”. He’s right. I’m sorry Canada.

It's all absolutely insane! I love Canada and Canadians and HATE what is going on here....

I don’t think Trump was truly trying to punish Canada because of fentanyl , or because of the illegal crossings. It’s just because Canada is more woke and more democratic. He’s just taking the culture wars abroad.

I support Canada. I am so embarrassed to be a part of this country right now. I hope we aren’t all labeled and associated with the sick dealings of the White House. SO EMBARRASSING!! We need a leader like Canada. Mr Trudeau is a true leader.

Siding with Canada 100%

Oh Canada, us level-headed, intelligent Americans are sorry for the lame excuse we call “president.” Maybe you can make Michigan a Canadian province?

Canada doesn’t need to put the tariffs on USA products because Canadians have wijzend up and refuse to buy American things.

I’m for Canada❤❤ I want to live there

Canada President is right

I'm an American woman who is totally Embarrassed for the USA. I didn't vote for him and I have no Respect for him. I stand for Canada, Ukraine and Mexico. We're going to suffer while the billionaires in the white house (Musk) keep getting wealthy. What the hell Trump. Ur getting rid of our allies for being Putin's Puppet!!! I hate it here!??

Cut off complete business with Canada

Let's go Canada HuGE W !!!!

We have a COMPLETE IDIOT WHO WANTS TO BE A WANNA BE DICTATOR...THIS MORON IS GONNA KILL THE AMERICAN WAY OF LIFE. I'm sorry Canada this is so embarrassing...

Pissed! Damnit Trump . Canada isnt a neighbor, they are FAMILY. Resign Trump and his little Russisnfriends.

Stop the Lawless treasonous American dictator and the complicit GOP. We stand with Canada and Our Democratic Allies NOT PUTIN THE MURDERER! Stop the Lawless treasonous dictator and the complicit GOP. They are also working on methods to skew the midterms through more Voter Suppression ?. Write to your senators ask them to get creative. Ask them to implement a special election by the people with majority rule to oust the dictator! Ask them to shut down the government do anything to stop this coup. We cannot wait for the midterms. They will have once again manipulated them by then! Write your senators and Congressmen/Women, THEY MUST ACT NOW!!!

most of us Americans want this either..love to Canada

Putins puppet is carrying out the plan. The tarriffs are doing exactly what Putin wants. Same for the ukraine debacle. Stay strong Canada!!!!

Get it, Canada!!!! Stand up to Trump!

Trudeau is a REAL leader not like this clown Trump who couldnt even run a McDonalds. Respect to Canada from europe???

? in alignment with Canada!

I ❤Canada!

Get him out Canada.

Thank God for Justin Trudeau, thank you Canada for being on the good side of history.

Hey CNN.. Canada hasn't even called their elections yet... maybe only next fall

Canada's gonna mess around and own some of the US if Donald doesn't truly look out for all americans!

Canada has taken advantage of us for too long - Either play fair, or pay

I dont want to fight with Canads...Canada is family..our brother from another mother!!...we , both US and Canada, cant have this!!

Canada, I’m in Michigan 30 miles north of Detroit I can be there in 50 minutes….open the gate I’m on my way!!

I’m not a Trudeau fan but is obvious that US declared war on Canada. Why? Just sick minds know the reasons and they can come with a multitude of false accusations.

Im out, i love America, God bless America and the tough , take no shit American people..and F crooked Canada gaining wealth from ripping us off....

Cancer of Canada!

Ukraine should give the mineral rights deal to the EU or Canada.

It does make sense. MAGA views the EU and Canada as woke. They like Russia because it is anti-woke and religious. They feel like Ukraine and Zelensky have sided with the Democracts. It is that simple.

As an American? I'm baffled at this sudden war on Canada\n I imagine most Americans feel the same.

Slava Ukraine. \nSlava Canada, Mexico and Europe \nBoohoo Russia

Wait,so CANADA has no flaws or mistakes? Are they perfect? Is Canadian people better than Americans? Because all that has been said points that Canada is never wrong, they do everything perfect.

Canada's crazy with raw earth!

American here, hey Canada! Do what you have to do to show that you won't be stepped on. Our government is lost right now. I hope they come to their senses, but I'm really worried they won't. ?

Scotland here. Fantastic speech from Trudeau. Gloves off as it should be. As a regular holidaymaker to the states, Canada will get our money from now on.

I mean, I’m not Canadian, but I would be proud to be, with a speech like that! \nI stand with Canada?? ??

51st cut the bs before the canadian people remove you the hard way. i like you brother though smart guy youve trashed canada

Go canada

Thank you Canada for standing up to our tyrant. We civilized and liberal Americans regard Canada as our closest ally and friend.

I'm American but I side with Canada. What Trump is doing to us is absurd. He is causing so much chaos to us and others. Everything he is involved with is just crazy. I am not alone with my thinking.

O Canada ?? ?? ??

As an American, I too, stand with Canada and Trudeau!!!