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Trump lies. This has only to do with economic pressure to Annex us. Don’t ever believe that liar.

So I guess it is only a trade war when the US demands reciprocal tariffs? It seems like injustice to be put on an even playing field when you have not been being held to the same standards. Canada, Mexico and most other countries have had tariffs on the goods they send to the US for decades; why all of the complaints now? Isn’t it fair that the US charge tariffs if Canada and Mexico charge tariffs? Yes, it is. What the hell is Trudeau even flapping his gums about? Perhaps all aid should be taken from Canada and Mexico for being ungrateful. You ever heard of the North American Union? It’s a thing. Look it up. You will probably have the Amero in your wallet before long.

The truly sad thing is, we've sat through this dumbass movie before and so we already know it doesn't end well. My question is, why the hell are we watching it again??!! Republican party should not be allowed to vote again ever.

I'm European, but I lived in Canada for a couple of months and actually got to see Trudeau speak live in Parliament. He gave a very different speech that day - a eulogy. I did not think then I would ever hear this man this very obviously pissed off. He's like one of those teachers that don't need to shout to show their students they are in big trouble. I don't know if I would vote for him if I was Canadian, but I would certainly be proud of him right now.

You voted for the biggest idiot ever.... we will look back in 10 or 20 years and can not explain what this idiot has destroied....

Let the trade wars begin. Trudeau has hurt canada far more than Trump ever could. Canada will not win this. Go to Canada and every car you see is American, half their foods American, in America we use very little Canadian goods. Do some research.

Donald is NOT a smart man and has done NOTHING ever for the people of the US.

Trump was the best money Russia ever spent.

The Mexican President CLAUDIA SHEINBAUM writes to Trump and Musk on behalf of THE REST OF THE WORLD:\n\nSo, you voted to build a wall… Well then, my dear Americans, even if you don’t know much about geography—after all, for you, “America” is your country and not an entire continent—it’s important that before you lay the first stone, you know what you’re locking out with this wall.\n\nOutside, there are 7 billion people; but since the concept of “people” doesn’t seem to interest you much, let’s call them consumers instead.\n\nThere are 7 billion consumers ready to replace the iPhone with a Samsung or Huawei within 42 hours. They can also swap Levi’s for Zara or Massimo Dutti.\n\nQuite comfortably, within six months, we can stop buying Ford or Chevrolet vehicles and switch to Toyota, KIA, Mazda, Honda, Hyundai, Volvo, Subaru, Renault, or BMW, which are technically far superior.\n\nThese 7 billion people could also cancel their Direct TV subscriptions and—even if we wouldn’t like it—stop watching Hollywood movies, opting instead for Latin American or European productions, which are superior in quality, content, and cinematography.\n\nAs incredible as it may sound, we can stop traveling to Disney and instead visit Xcaret in Cancún, Mexico, Canada, or Europe—there are many incredible destinations in South America, Asia, and Europe.\n\nAnd believe it or not: There are even better burgers in Mexico than McDonald’s—with higher nutritional value.\n\nHas anyone ever seen a pyramid in the United States? In Egypt, Mexico, Peru, Guatemala, Sudan, and many other countries, there are pyramids with fascinating cultures. Take a look at where the wonders of the ancient and modern world are located… None of them are in the U.S. Too bad for Trump—otherwise, he would have bought and resold them!\n\nWe know that Adidas exists, not just Nike, and we can start consuming Mexican sneakers like Panam.\n\nWe know far more than you think; for example, we know that if these 7 billion consumers stop buying your products, unemployment will rise, and your economy will collapse so severely within your racist wall that you’ll beg us to tear it down. We didn’t want anything, but… You wanted a wall? Then you’ll get a wall.\n\nSincerely, \nTHE REST OF THE WORLD. \n\nPlease forward this message to 12 people. If you don’t, nothing will happen—except that many people won’t learn about these realities. \n\nCLAUDIA SHEINBAUM \nPRESIDENT OF MEXICO

Donald Trump is the greatest president we have ever had

Never have I ever wanted more than I do now to move to Canada. What a lucid, professional and accurate depiction of what is really going on. I only hope that more Americans understand that we cannot alienate and anger our closest allies without dire consequences. Thank you for being a voice of reason, Trudeau.

Trump is the greatest president America has ever had

The maggots this is what you voted for. He ran every business he ever owned the ground bankrupt at casinos and you voted for this. Enjoy the ride you’re gonna pay Bigley.

We know why HE is doing this. He is pushing an imperialistic agenda, so he can be like those he admires. He's hoping that Canada will bend at the knee and give in so that he can claim Canada as a 51st state. But guess what? That won't happen. He's just doing himself and his country harm. He doesn't care about you, or me, or us as two countries that have always worked together. But we are setting up border security to keep American drugs, and weapons, and illegal migrants from coming into Canada. We're going to have to survive by reverting our trade to elsewhere, to depend on ourselves, to boycott U.S. products. We may be nice, but we are also tough. We love our society, our democracy, and our benefits. We won't give that up. Growing up, I lived in South Western Ontario, I used to go back and forth from Canada to the U.S. with no issues. Now, I'm sad to say, I won't ever be going to the U.S. again. Let's all hope for a brighter future for both countries.

Trump is a very, very silly individual. His reasoning is unfounded completely. This is the absolute dumbest move Trump could ever implement. As a nation Canada can diversify and obtain new trading partners. Asia and Europe are already negotiating with us to purchase our oil and gas etc..

Trump is the biggest idiot ever.... Americans .... good vote.... your are also idiots.... good luck

Trump is a arrogant bully boy with his thugs, he is the worse president the USA has ever had, he is ill mentally.

?? proud ??\nWords I didn't recently think I'd ever use: well done, Mr. Trudeau! WELL DONE!

This is a joke lol Just stop letting fentanyl into the USA. Stop forcing endless wars overseas when peace can be negotiated. We can drop maple syrup and avocados. Industry is already returning to the USA in a big way. In a year or so we will be doing better than ever. Let's see how it works out for you.

Electing Trumpet and his puppets was the most stupid thing Americans have ever done.

Oh my God, my heart is absolutely broken in half. I am an American citizen (I am ashamed to even tell anybody that) my brother is a Canadian citizen, and I feel like Trump has put up a wall that will now make it impossible for me to ever see my brother again.\n\n* I believe that Trump is somehow spawn of Satan. He and all his henchmen!

The best leader ever trump will pay for this with the cost on American people

As a Canadian id like to say.......What an idiot. This buffoon is trying harder than ever to completely destroy the country before we finally get to give him the boot. RECALL PARLIAMENT!!!!!! WE WANT AN ELECTION NOW!!!!!!

PANTS ? best comment ever! Go Canada❤

I will never go to the US ever again!\nYour cookie cutter culture has no substance.\nYour “gated communities “ are prisons devised to protect the rich.\nYou live in constant fear and your prime focus is perceived threats to your freedom.\nWe here in Canada….not the 51st State, Don have bars on our windows.\nWe drink pure water , breath fresh clean air and we can sleep at night without hearing gunshots all night or the fear of bombs being dropped on us. \nWe are resilient people who can help ourselves in the wake of disasters and challenges.\nWe don’t need people to do our thinking for us.\nWe will overcome the folly of your ways.\nWe died for Americans and freedom in many Wars and we know what it is to make sacrifices!

Trump is under pagan Hindu witchcraft of Modi and team. Don’t worry friends, Lord Jesus will intervene. Trump will be impeached and will go down in history as one of the most foolish Presidents US ever had!

Make that make sense? ok, here it is.—-Trump is the most evil villain the world has ever known.-In exchange for helping Trump win both elections-Putin was handed classified documents providing Russia with the technology to determine the precise location of each deployed U.S. Navy submarine that's armed with ballistic missiles.-\nBecause of this transaction ALONE the country has no other option but to cease being the United States of America and fulfill it's role as Russia's latest conquest.\nThis is the result of allowing extreme racism to reign and placing an eminently compromised degenerate in the highest office.

Canada is not our friend, their government has been ripping us off for years and every canadian ive ever met hates america.

Im sorry but i gotta say i do not agree with our government and president never have ever since 2016. Looks like i never will too since our people are so invested in teams and the propaganda spewed from both sides that actual issues get muddied.

The Liberal Party of Canada turning its back on Britain, our ancestral homeland, in favour of the USA just because of geographic proximity was the singularly dumbest decision Canada ever experienced.\n\nCut ties to the USA and restore what we had with the Commonwealth, and develop our relationship with Europe. I am sick of Americans.

MAGA: WOOO Trump baby! Who signed this trade deal? We were getting ripped off!\nAlso MAGA when Trump signed the trade deal: This is the best deal ever made.

Dear Canada, I’m an American but I stand with you. Don’t let Trump bully you or Europe. I have a degree in Economics and understand fully what a trade war means. Trump is a greedy , mindless old man. How he ever became President is a mystery to me. We love you Canada.

one of the most impressive, measured political speeches I've ever heard.

?Thanks our PM Justin Trudeau ?? One of the greatest leaders in the world? Let's stand for Canada and EU together and stronger than ever! ?? ?? ?????♥️?

USA got to the point when it has the worst president ever, he is very destructive , divided and dumb. He is breaking the best military force on the planet: Nato. The nightmare for Americans.

The smile at 7:50 from the woman in the back says ist all ;). \nIm a german guy and this speak is one of the greatest i've ever heard of.

?? is not smart; he is the most stupid president US has ever had.

Go on Canada. when have you EVER seen a Canadian Be angry..... TODAY! Another Trump disaster against the USA.

pointless speech from a pointless individual. Just more words from the worst leader ever. Please just go away. this is all your fault Trudeau. You should be apologizing to every Canadian for this situation.

I can’t stand Trudeau but this is the best speech he’s ever made. Lights out in the mid west and water off in the west. FAFO America.

I am fu*ing disgusted. I'm 58 years old, and I grew up in a country where Canada seemed like the little brother from the north. Russia (USSR) was and still is an advisory. I am confused. No other president has ever done anything like this, and apparently for no reason but to be nefarious. Please impeach this psycho path before he ruins the country beyond repair. ????

As a Canadian who served this is the first time I'm agreeing with Trudeau ever.

None of this ever had to happen. A whole bunch of people are going to suffer because of this dumb thing. People in both Canada and the US will suffer and it has no benefit, certainly not to us tax revenue

Everybody understands but nobody really speak about Trump being hooked by Russian FSB former KGB back in 80s. His order is to destroy alliances in the western world, dissolve European Union, weaken the US. The best agent Russia ever has had.

This is what an intelligent and well spoken man sounds like. Shame that so many south of the border won't ever hear it or even believe it. They'd rather follow an inarticulate, rude and crude man who only wants what's best for him and his wealthy buddies.

It was nice of Trudeau to call Trump a “very smart guy”. He’s not. He’s one of the dumbest people to ever be in politics.

Trump is a mentally ill psychopath just like 'putin', Canada is a strong and free country for ever. I feel sorry for americans that voted this uneducated low life goon to the white house.

I will say as much as i hate Trudeau, who ever made his speech did a good job

4:02 things the GOP are unable to say ever....

Best speech ever!