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From just south of your southern border, we depend on Canadian visitors. Without you, this place will be a ghost town. Businesses will close. I and many others over here support Canada in whatever you need to do.

This is very scary. Again, what Trump is doing makes no sense - there is no economic or political sense to it. So what is he doing it for ?? To reduce our trade deficit? We have a huge deficit with Canada because we import so much oil from them, which our refiners require. On top of that we get Canadian oil for first cheap when compared to the global price mark for oil. This keeps US petroleum prices LOW! So okay if this is the issue, why not just find ways to improve the economics of U.S. oil production instead of smacking all Canadian imports with a 25% hammer ??? He has ulterior motives and it’s to weaken the American spirit and sell what he has on American to Russia. And our Congress isn’t doing anything !!!

Canada is such a nice neighbor, why are we treating them like this

Canada did nothing contemptuously ignoring the border. Now they saying how they are making so much more investment in the border. . I’ll take that as an admission that you did nothing before.

That idiot needs to shut up and resign!!! He is the dictator!! he has destroyed Canada!

Well, I am from America and I never heard of such a bunch of whiny babies in my life. If you got an app to get her Mr. Trudeau and got the border tightened up instead of lying about us you wouldn’t have 25% tariff against you in the business we do a Canada as much it is in the billions it’s chunk change to us so young with the program and get it together and take a nap order in for you Europeans. I wouldn’t criticize in America to quickly because we’re in America well that’s not how that conversation.

Many americans might want to move to Canada because of Trump's authoritarian ambitions. Aligning with Putin, Trump will seek to learn more about how to be an effective dictator and kleptocrat.

How come we are not seeing Americans stand against Trump the way other countries like Canada are doing

Donald is going to spread a bunch of lies tonight with some address to Congress. Living in the US is a nightmare right now. We love you, Canada!

Isn’t this the guy that drove Canada into the ground and now you’re all cheering for him? Y’all are cooked

I am a patriotic American. I apologize to Canada for what Trump has put Canada through and what he intends to do to Canada in the future. All I can say is that there are many people who wish Trump out of office and are doing what they can to achieve that end. So sorry Canada. I hope one day you can forgive Americans for allowing this monster to seize and exercise the power of the presidency.

It is sad but this is exactly what Trump is wanting. He is creating chaos and attacking our friends so he can create an emergency and declare martial law. In effect Trump is becoming a dictator who aligns with Russia and will be Putin's puppet. Great speech from PM Trudeau. I support Canada and all actions they take against Trump, regardless of how that will hurt us. This is ALL Trump's fault.

I'm ashamed of my country.Trump does not care about the.U.S.We are behind Canada and apologize for what he is doing

You know it’s bad when Canada set aside its hate of Trudeau for trump.

A tweet from Trump in 2018 is resurfacing. In it he says the new trade deal he demanded between USA - CANADA - MEXICO has 'great reviews' and Mexico and Canada will be 'wonderful partners in trade long into the future.' ?

Trump will watch this begin to fail, as Canada and Mexico stand up to his bullying, and he will proclaim border crossings have stopped and fentanyl has been eradicated! So he will cancel the tariffs and declare he was such a tough guy he made them adhere to his will. Trump is a master at getting ahead of the news cycle, all the while lying and FAILING. He ruins all he touches and brags about being a genius. He is a sick man.

Well, if what DT has done this to Canada, which essentially hurts American consumers, WHY is Trudeau doing the same thing to his Canadian citizens? ?

It is vital to create a new organization for commerce that unites all the countries that are being threatened by Trump. Canada, Europe, Australia, Japan, New Zealand, UK, South Korea, and contries that are willing to fight against trump tariffs. Working together is more than necessary to create a competitive and sustainable economic environment

Dear Canada: I joke that I can see you from my patio. (A few trees & very cold lake in between) My apologies our government has treated our prized ally so poorly. My family & friends didn’t vote for this. - Wisconsin

As an American, I do not at all blame Canada’s response to trump’s irresponsible and embarrassing behavior. I know this will affect me, but I side with Canada completely. I just hope these next 4 years pass quickly and we can get a more reasonable administration into power.

In a few months from now, if these tariffs still exist and we will all be suffering, trump will try and blame canada, saying its our fault the tariffs are in place. Please remember that trump started it, not us!!

I’m so sorry Canada! ?? We love you! Trump sucks and JD Vance ?‍???????

I am a US citizen and I stand with Canada and Ukraine. It is so validating to listen to someone who speaks the truth, a privilege we don't have in the USA. Thank you Prime Minister Trudeau.

Canada = America light

Wow, Canada has supported the u.s and stood by the u.s. trade helps both countries and its people I can barely afford, let alone now paying more

Trump acted on false information and fought with South African. As South African, I stand with Canada.

I Stand with Ukraine Canada Mexico and all previous Allies of the US before this Lunatic was voted into office!! I voted for Kamala!

I'm American, I do not support what Trump is doing to our government, and our allies . Thank you Prime Minister of Canada, you must do what you feel us right for your Country.

Tariffs will make Canada Stronger and America Weaker.

I believe. Working together. Been friends usa. And canada. Trump we door have big drug problem and soo meny coming in. Cross with. Nothing. Crime has double. Rent soo high. Work. Together. Please. Clean up

As an American. This is trump and his cult. The American people stand with Canada

Canada, you should build a wall, before Americans become the next generation of illegal immigrants, as climate, politics and their economy makes their country inhospitable… just joking of course… or not?

Canada got overwhelmed by immigration and its distinctiveness got diluted. The same is happening in the US, at least some of us are trying to fight back, Canadians just seem to rollover and take it.

putin & donnie plan to coordinate a takeover starting with the US (which donnie has already initiated). Thank you PM Trudeau - you and others please keep standing up to him because our own representatives are cowards who choose power, prestige, privilege and profits over their constituents. donnie has already bowed down to putin. donnie has missed the fact that fentanyl is smuggled in via container ships from china along with mailed packages and trucks from Mexico. Agents can inspect at the borders until the cows come home but smugglers will always come up with new ways to hide contraband. Oh yeah, donnie is NOT a “very smart guy”. The WSJ is wrong on that point. Don’t feed his ego.\nStay strong Canada ❤

I wonder if I will be able to collect my SS if I move to Canada? Im done with maga

I also stand with Canada thinking of relocating out there

Trump is a first class bully, Canada won’t tolerate his nonsense. Very poor move for Trump and his team to make.

I am an American. I am not sure why trump is continuing to tariff Canada since they held their end of the bargain and improved border security. This is getting out of hand.

A hockey nation is always ready to drop gloves and fight! I salute you Canada!

Support Canada all the way, from Upstate NY

Canada saves it's hate for FASCISTS

Canada should demand a regime change in US.

Oh Canada I’m so scared! Don’t act so tough 51st state

Hahaha. Canada has zero power in the world. And all we are asking for is equal treatment. Pay the tariffs or eliminate ours.

The true north strong and free... canada???❤❤❤

Bravo to Canada from Austria! We have to work together now more than ever.

Thank you, Canada❤ I am glad there are still strong leaders who stand against tyranny

Please accept my apology. Not all America supports Trump and his efforts to smear our image which has always stood up for Democracy. Trump is so wrong for leadership of the Free World. God bless Canada which is courageous to stand up agains’t Trump and Putin when American seem to be totally confused about where their loyalty should remain.

Americans stand with Canada. The majority are against this Dump regime. Canada and Mexico are our neighbors.

Dear Canada. Trying to reason with the people of the United States won't work because the MAGA have been brainwashed and you can't reason with a brainwashed person - they will only listen to and believe their Dear Leader. The rest of us - those not brainwashed - don't need to be reasoned with because we are still and will always be your friends.