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Good job Justin. There's nothing else you could have said or done. The problem as I see it, is that responding in kind to Trump like this is possibly to invite an invasion, justified by Trump claiming that Canadian assets are essential to US national security. It's hard to parse the provocation from the US as anything less than a pretext to eventually try and annexe Canada. Maybe Russia will attack the Baltics at the same time. It's becoming increasingly obvious that the US Government is no longer a friend to the free world.

the united states allows the flow of drugs into our nation and then we blame other nations for the problem we create and prop up. the cia has a long history of drug running. the war on drugs is literally a way to aide and abet cartels? why is it the cartels have us military hardware? americans love using drugs, thats just the simple truth. and now trump is doing everything in his power to allow the large corporations to increase their prices for their goods with these tariffs. its why his first term added 8 trillion to the debt and he is scheduled to add even more this time in 4 years. trump caused the inflation to help the super wealthy and corporations. and now he is doing it again. and americans are too stupid to realize it.

There is a rogue Russian element in the White House. Putin has turned Trump and Vance into assets. This is a national emergency, and Trump, Vance, and their propagandist cabinet should be immediately arrested. In any other era they would have already been shot as Traitors.

I'm with the Canadian people and nation 100%.

Has Tredeau got any more plans to give nazis standing ovations in parliament? We can definitely see the high moral code of a nation that gives standing ovations to ww2 nazis. ?‍♂️

Most Americans are ignorant to the Elitist policies plaguing their nation - shall we see what happens if the new world order doesn’t favour us no more?

United States is not safe because trump ally to dictador socialist Putin north Korea china in the national security is in dangerous

i am Canadian.....\n\ni am embarrassed by trump and feel for my American brothers..... i want to know what the end game is for trump - if he feels he gonna bully Canada or other nations he has grossly underestimated those that have supported the US through thick and thin...\n\nif his end game is under cutting NATO - he should review history and realize that the only country that ever requested helps officially under NATO was the US which we in Canada offered no questions asked...\n\nall i say to my Amercian brothers, his term is only 4yrs - we will welcome you back into the fold when this nonsense with Trump is over... I just hope that my politicians dont cause any nonsense and toe the line in being professional...

Even as an American, I am proud to think one American in particular watched Connor score his Overtime goal, only to realize he had lost his first stand off with Canada in such a public, humiliating way! Now to see the man his wife made the moves on address both nations with more toughness and intelligence than he ever showed has got to hurt him real bad! Well done Canada! All the love from your American fan and supporter! ??❤️??

There should be a National March on Washington to let Trump know that We The People do not like what he is doing. It's going to get worse for everyone.

Canada: There are plenty of Americans 100% with you and the rest of our allies. These are not my presidents (we apparently have two) and my sincere hope is that they will not only be removed from office very soon, but thereafter tried, prosecuted, and imprisoned for high treason against the United States and for defrauding its people. Those of us not fully brainwashed by the right-wing propaganda apparatus are seething with rage and focused on fast and appropriate justice, however it must be achieved. This criminal behavior masquerading as politics will be punished to the maximum extent of the very laws that are being scoffed at by Trump, Vance, Musk, and the rest of the mafioso GOP. History will correct those that choose to remain in tow to lawlessness and treason, and oligarchic fascism will not hold sway in our nation. Let this moment be a powerful reminder of how fragile democracy is and how vigilant we all must be to preserve it.

What would make Canadian conservatives not be pro Trump? And/or not blame Trudeau and the center/left of center Canadian national government? Don’t they think that a Conservative PM would react the same way Trudeau is reacting?

I support Canada 100% and other nations Trump and his incompetent administration are going against. He’s a traitor and needs to be impeached immediately along with his goons!

The point, and only point about the Trump/Musk/Vance trifecta, is the cruelty. They want to destroy our nation to rebuild from our ashes, a Christo-Fascist regime.

Im Canadian....not that I agree with the tariffs, but this POS Trudeau has shut down government the last 2 months. Nothing is getting done. He has time to fly to Ukraine but no time to sit down and hammer out a deal with the USA. He has caused all the issues Trump has complained about. He has destroyed our country from within. He is the worst neighbor a country can ask for. Weak leadership. Porous unsecure border. Weakest military of any first world nation. And a disciple of China. He is ALL OUR ENEMY!

The reason is simple: Trump is trying to 'soften up' nations for Putin to invade.

Question for citizens living in states of Washington, Oregon and California. \n\nHow many of you would consider seceding this Union (formerly called the United States) to become a separate nation? Or be open to join Canada as the 11th Province? \nImagine now trade could be done directly with Mexico!!! \n\nEnough thumbs up and maybe we could start a “Petition”. I would be open (a DON scientist recently fired by Musk/MAGA) to collecting the data and involving lawyers to draft the petition.

Even though most of us Canadians don't like Trudeau, we will always come together as a nation when needed.

Dear Canada, I wish we had an empowered voice in America. I’m sorry for what has happened to the trust and friendship between our nations.

Despite: \n \n- Releasing felons and undermining the justice system, \n- Picking fights with every U.S. ally, \n- Suggesting NATO can no longer rely on America a direct gift to Russia’s strategic goals, \n- Dismantling government institutions, weakening internal stability, \n- Defying the rule of law and disregarding the separation of powers, \n- Appointing loyalists to key positions, consolidating control, \n- Leaving the U.S. vulnerable to Russian cyberattacks by scaling back security efforts, \n- Siding with adversarial nations like Russia while alienating traditional allies, \n- Smearing a democratically elected president at war pushing for a regime change that favors Russia, \n- And systematically weakening global alliances, fracturing Western unity to Russia’s benefit, \n- Ignoring the growing threat of Chinese expansion, weakening the U.S. position in global power struggles, \n- Encouraging political violence and extremism, further fracturing the social fabric and putting democracy itself at risk, \n- Turning a blind eye to the economic crisis, with inflation, rising debt, and an unstable market exacerbated by reckless economic policies, \n- Chipping away at civil liberties, normalizing authoritarian behavior, and restricting freedom of speech. \n \nTrump is still your president. \nAnd what does the U.S. have to show for it? \n \n- No strengthened alliances. \n- No economic gains. \n- No enhanced national security. \n- No diplomatic victories. \n- No solid foundation for the future just a nation divided, with its core values slowly eroding. \n \nEvery move seems to serve Russia’s interests while leaving America weaker, more isolated, and more divided. \nAnd yet, there are no mass protests, no storming of the Capitol, no widespread political fallout. The U.S. hasn’t fallen in a blaze. It’s crumbling quietly, a victim of divide and conquer.

TRUE: Trump and the Republicans who support him are destroying the US and World economy while destroying decades long alliances with democratic nations in favor of Authoritarian ones like Russia.

Dear Mr. President Trump, would you please reconsider welcoming these wonderful fellow North Americans living in these TEN Canadian Provinces, not as the 51st State, but as TEN States, when being invited into the United States of America? These Canadian Provinces being Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, and Saskatchewan.\n\nSuggested is to make Canada’s existing 10 Provinces into 10 individual United States States. Canada will benefit with a strong 10 State influence within 60 United States governance affairs. Benefits are 10 more States on a balanced display welcomed as 10 white stars within the beautiful United States of America field of Blue of our Flag. Other countries will see North America’s Great Power when 60 glorious States, when combined, and working well together, communicating best when communicating with each other only in English, when English is the United States official National Language. No more Government waste of having multi language signage. Another geologically considered North American country, Greenland, with 4 more territories may wish to add four more States, as well as the many existing United States Territories across the globe may desire Statehood. The Sun will never set on the United States. As for 10 Canadian States, think of the  benefit of 20 mostly conservative thinking U.S. Senators which equals a larger majority of conservative votes in the larger U.S. Senate when composed of 120 Senatorial political leaders. 120 U.S. Senators keep the Filibuster procedure balanced. 10 Canadian Provinces converted into 10 United States States equals many more conservative House of Representatives votes enhancing the conservative majority of political leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives. So many good reasons why Canada’s 10 Provinces, with a mostly conservative thinking population of thinkers, should be transformed into 10 new United States States, not just one United States. Yes....10 more States that is the helpful way forward for the United States to have a very dominant conservative thinking population of United States Congress Political Leaders, resulting in a long term more stable United States Congress representing 60 United States, thinking more conservative, thinking more logical, thinking more common sense thoughts, thinking more capitalist job creation thoughts, thinking more tax cut thoughts, are just some of the benefits of having 60 United States of America States on  display, and functioning efficiently going forward for all the World’s Countries to marvel at.

America is a nation full of ignorance.

Must be nice having a rational national leader. I wouldn't know.

This isn't about fentynal.. Trump is just using that as an excuse to go after Canada. No nation should ever put their trust in Trump nor his regime. They are snakes.

This is not my Government I didn't vote for this but i am will fight against them and bring this nation back to a livable land once again. I'm willing to do what it takes to stop this dictatorship We must all stand together and not buy anything from these billionaire companies. So lets stand together and show them we are not the country to stand for this type of governing

Trump is a disgusting sociopath! For the first time in my life, I feel unsafe in my country. I stand with Canada, Ukraine, Greenland, Panama, and Mexico! Trump should be in jail! Anyone who supports him has sold their soul to the devil! Praying for my nation!??❤️?

I support Trump on the minerals deal but I believe the other NATO nations should also compensate the USA since we provide the weaponry necessary for Ukraine to survive. It helps even out the alliance a little.

This is a great speech by Trudeau! He has the perfect tone and sounds like the leader a nation would want at this time in history. Must be nice. This is what MAGA wanted. Let them enjoy it and all its repercussions! Will always love you Canada! Hopefully you forgive the half of our populations who despise this moronic, obese turd. The other half do not deserve your forgiveness!

Stop acting surprised by Trump's actions and treat him as the Russian asset traitor he is. Impeachment does not work, stronger action is needed to save our nation.

How can one man ruïn a nation,ask the dumb people to vote for them with the help of dumb media (cnn)??

Sorry Canada. American here. I didn't vote for Donald Vonshiztenpants and can't stand MAGA...a national embarrassment

Hey Americans, this is how a leader talks, how he represents a nation, how he brings facts to the table and speaks in a coherent and respectful manner.

Canada is always causing problems for us Americans Canada is a serious national security threat to this country instead of 25 percent tariffs Trump should place 900 percent tariffs against Canada instead.

Nobody cares what Sparkle Socks has to say. He's both a national and inter-national joke.

Holland will for sure support Canada!! I think there is a great opportunity for Canada to focus more on mutual trade with the EU. You will find smart people around the table in Brussels and in our nations. Stay strong Canadians!!

“Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom.”

If I believed there was a God, I'd invoke his blessing against the courageous, stable government and people of the great nation of Canada. Wake up America. You're being played.

Anyone who ever was a victim of bullying understands exactly what is going on and how it will end for those who wants to appease/bend to the bully. Yes, it will be painful for Canada, extremely. But you have to get really sick in order to recover stronger than ever before. Zelensky knew the inner workings of how bullies work so he probably knew the white house meeting won't end cordially especially it is occupied by people he has no love for and he understood the lack of love was mutual. I think he'd bent over and wagged his tail if he thought that'd help his nation but knowing that will not get his country anywhere anyways, why would he bend over and try to please someone who was determined to screw him and his country to begin with. Zelensky saw how Canadian prime minister was treated and how he tried to please Mr. T yet to no avail. Yes, Zelensky has no real good, readily available cards to play. If the game is rigged, no reason to play by your rule, is there?

Donald Trump does not have to be responsible for what he is doing. He will be out in 4 years and will not have to deal with the consequences of his actions. This is part of the larger Project 2025, again, Trump lied about this to the people that elected him and he will not have to suffer any consequences for what he will do. America has become a pariah nation and will remain that way as other nations regroup.

This is all non sense none of the nation's leaders make sense. The tariffs will be paid by the consumers in all the countries. So basically yall raised the prices of all goods in the US, Canada, Mexico & China and the residents will pay or go without products they need & rely on. ?

Boycott ÙS products worldwide.\nNo one needs any of those. \nOther nations offer similar or superior products for lower prices.

Impressive- 1/2 oz. Thank you for stopping drugs into our country. We are loosing our children and our healthy society. So drugs HAD to stop yesterday!!! ALL nations should NEVER accept drugs!!! We are ALL being poisoned. No countries should let drugs flow into their country or to be a corridor to anothet country. Drugs and people who let drugs flow ARE MURDERERS. Let those who make it to suffer from their own poison!! Trade war is wrong! We are Americans are worried about it as well.

Canadian being to fuckin polite when he shouldn't be !!! This is going to get ugly and build a split between two nations that have probably the closest bond in history !

I alone bankrupted 6 business.\nI alone stole $ from my own charity and paid $ 2 MILLION in fines.\nI alone added $ 8.2 TRILLION to our national debt in 4 years playing golf, after I said I will balance the budget in 4 years.\nI alone watch 400,000 souls parish after I reassured the American people that we only have 15 cases, and it will soon be down to ZERO !!!\n\nHaving said that, I alone take no responsibility.

FUCK AMERICA ITS A BLESSING IN DISGUISE!!! old allies will be better without them dictating our proud nations that love and care about each other....without America the real west free world nations will excel without their greed

As a U.S. Army veteran who proudly served this country, my love for America and unwavering respect for the Constitution drive me to speak out. What Trump did in that meeting with Zelensky wasn’t strength, it was weakness disguised as tough talk. Pressuring Ukraine to negotiate from a position of desperation only empowers Russia and signals to the world that U.S. commitments mean nothing.\n\nTrue leadership isn’t about catering to dictators or throwing allies under the bus. It’s about standing firm for democracy, national security, and the principles this country was built on. If we let billionaires and politicians treat global conflicts like a business deal, we’re betraying everything generations of Americans fought and died for. I won’t stay silent while our country’s integrity is sold off for personal gain. America deserves better.

Trumps strategy is to replace income tax on the wealthy, with taxes on goods for everyone, including poor people.\n \nLower income people will pay a higher portion of the tax for the nation, while the wealthy will get a massive tax break. \n \nMost of the lower income people who support Trump won't know how tariffs work, but they will be OK with it as Trump convinces them that the tariffs are hurting someone else even worse.

We used to be a European nation, a British Colony.\nNow we don't know what we are, our identity has been destroyed

Indians have used Canada like a flop house. Indians go to diploma mills and try to use it as a backdoor to stay in Canada. They take over Canadian communities and try to turn them into India - making the locals feel like foreigners in their own home. They're also involved in a lot of crime. This includes: auto theft rings, synthetic ID/credit fraud, gun and drug smuggling, and one of the largest gold heists in Canadian history at Toronto Pearson airport. Americans have stated that the top nationality entering the US illegally from Canada is Indian. The drugs they are complaining about entering the US from Canada are almost entirely brought in by Indian truck drivers (Google it and find many examples). A Fentanyl super lab in BC capable of producing over 95 million lethal doses that was busted was run by an Indian. This is now threatening trade with our main trade partner as a trade war has just started. ENOUGH ALREADY! Indians need to be sent home, and banned from entering Canada.