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You speak boldly only because you're ending your term, leaving the mess for others to deal with. Not sure why other comments said you're intelligent!

We don’t care what y’all saying, put back on the press release. How are you talking right over him when he’s now speaking in English?

This is the exact tone of voice I speak in when I’m about to loose my shit.

I can't speak for all of us, but I didn't want this either. I didn't vote for Trump and this is one reason why.

I LOVE him, speaking truth

He speaks with such professionalism unlike America’s leader. He does not make it about himself like Trump does, he does not gloat fear monger the people. Dang can we elect him for here too? ?

Brilliant speak from the Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau, absolutely brilliant. tRUMP will respond in his usual fashion...child like speaking ignorant and full of lies and praise for himself just watch. Is this what republicans voted for, trade wars with what were once strong allies, stripping Federal Departments that ensured well being for needed services. tRUMP and his administration this is a nightmare for not just the United States but the world.

As a Canadian living in Alberta, this embarrassment does not speak for the majority of Canadians. Rob Ford is an idiot, and David Eby is stupid as well. Please stop listening to them

Trudeau is just hurting his own people, but I guess thats nothing new at this point. Candadian inflation will go up and America will not be greatly effected. If anything we can just import those same goods from somewhere else at a better price. Countries around the world are lining up to take these contracts as we speak.

Thank you Trudeau. As an American, thank you for standing up for your country’s citizens and speaking directly to American citizens. Your efforts are courageous and honorable.

If I were Canada I'd start building a wall to keep the Americans out. S***'s going south here real quick. This time next year we're all going to be speaking Russian.

It takes a Canadian to speak the truth!

Amazing, well done more leaders need to speak up against this despot

Smart man!!! He speaks nicely, clearly... and he speaks TWO languages good for you!!! Smart then his neighbor ???

Bravo. It's a refreshing reminder of how politics should take place and how politicians should speak and behave.\nit's also a reminder that no matter how much he desires it Trump can never obtain actual class or the eloquence demonstrated by Trudeau.

I am a Canadian and this clown doesn't speak for me!

This is a National Embarrassment, speaking as an American.

As a canadian citizen, our prime minister has a good look & speaks well. But that's all. A lot of us are suffering up here. Everything is expensive. No jobs. More tax. More regulations. Our health care system is free, but it is impossible to see any doctors. Mega drug problem. Anyone thinks Justin T is a great leader. Please take him.

Worry about Canada bro. Americans are none of your business. Speak to our leader

America is not in a golden era more of a orange/ brownish shit stain era sorry Canada Trump is out for Trump America or any other country be damned .Trump speaks for the american government but not the American people he has little regard for

10 min into it: Are you serious?? You'd like to seize the opportunity of a foreign head of state not speaking English TO SIMPLY STOP LISTENING TO HIM?

Speaking to Americans directly is the right approach. They are the real stakeholders. Not the carpetbaggers.

Well done for speaking so articulately and intelligently nothing but respect for Canada from Scotland❤

This is how a Statesman speaks and behaves. Congratulations Canada on your leadership.

America is who America voted for. Speaking to the American people? They voted for this. So glad I don't live in that country, which is now like the countries the? in the oval office call S-HOLE countries.

Speaking like a true leader and President. America is a country going downhill ???

Speaking as a never Trumper, we stand with our historic allies. God bless them all!

For all the people in the comments, just because he speaks clearer than some other people doesn’t mean he is right and doesn’t me he has the facts straight. Canada has slowly been falling apart with this dictator leader. Believe what ya want but this is a good thing for America

Mr, Trudeau prime minister, I am glad that you are standing up to trump do what is right for your country do not allow this, man child trump push you around, stand up take a stand do what is right what is just, your people who voted for you deserve it, show the world ?? that integrity, honestly and the rule of law still matters, let the world see trump for what he is, and I say to the other leaders do not be afraid to do the right thing, a good leader loves his people a good leader protects it's people , silence ? at this point in time is not acceptable, when you see tyranny speak up i asked my father ounce what makes a man, i could see in his face that he was thinking about this question very hard and he turned and looked at me and said, a man will stand up for what he believes in,no matter the price, and a real man will always protect those that can't protect themselves, for this is the mark of a real man and gentleman, i have never forgotten those words that he spoke to me, and I believe that this saying also has religious implication as well, after everything is said and done it's not the voters that are going to judge you in the end it's god and he is going to judge you on his standards not MAGA

Some friend, constantly short changing us for the protection we provide, while you lock up PE pole for speaking their mind, pursue truckers and anyone else that you disagree with.

He does not speak an honest word. The tone and cadence of speech is so scripted and acted, at least we get to see Trump how he really is, this is a wolf in sheeps clothing. Zero authenticity.

That was MY Prime Minister speaking. I'll give him his credit, that he was very polite and reserved in his choice words. More than %40M other Canadians aren't so compelled to behave. Remember that, when you cross the border.

Why can't the POTUS speak in clear, complete sentences like the Prime Minister of Canada?

I am from Belgium and I fully support Canada. May Ursula von der Leyen and our European leaders speak with the same firmness and clarity when the same taxes are implemented on our products! But I am unfortunately skeptical about this.

Jesus Christ trump is speaking for all of us who know this is absolute madness fuk I hate him

Remind me again why Trudeau was forced to resign? Even NY Times investigative journalists recently explained how NAFTA worked against US interests and killed so much of our industry decades ago; almost the opposite of what was intended. Trade needs to be reformed across the board. It's also insulting the way other world leaders are now speaking directly to the American Public and lying to them as if they have our best interest in mind. World leaders are elected to defend the interests of their own people, many times they just look out for their own personal interest, but they are definitely not looking out for American interest. It is up to us. The world stage is a complicated transaction of this for that. That's life. Have you all forgot playing United Nations in high school? Trade needs to be renegotiated from significantly benefiting every other country but USA. Trump is trying to do that.

Never been so embarrassed to be American. Thank you for calmly speaking out, using intelligent words and phrasing, stating FACTS, speaking Truth and not spewing any form of hate!!!! Canadians have every right to beam with Pride after this speech!

Bro is speaking words of war. Stop it bro

“We don’t want this,” speaks for half of US as well

Patriotic American here. My government no longer represents me, my interests or my ideals. Thank you PM Trudeau for speaking up. Thank you Canada for being strong and decent people.

Why’s this doofus even speaking he didn’t get re-elected lmao

Now this is how a leader speaks.

Where has this guy been for the last nine years. Finally he has a voice and is speaking up. Good job

Pay attention trump! This is how a real leader speaks.

He speaks well, I wonder if he can fight??

Your not American, do not speak for the American people.

there is no point in speaking to donald trump as if he is an american who cares about america. he doesnt. he is bought and paid for by russia and only works for THEM not us. hes a traitor and a disgrace

Oh, this is what it looks like, when the head government official, speaks intelligently to the people…..

Wow, imagine having an adult to speak for your country.

Dear Canada and Mexico,Ukraine,China, and everybody else he shits on-\nDonnie Dump does not speak for most Americans, We love and respect people-