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What a spineless idiot. You MURDER your country economically, refuse to crack down on your borders, then play the victim? You had 30 days and did nothing, you need to resign and let someone with a brain lead your country.

It not tariffs. It s just putting the same tariffs on them that they have on us. Why is ok when we pay more but when we even the playing field it's bad?

Trudeau is a boy playing in a mans world. Total clown.

and now russia is looking at canada, well played.

Let us see how everything play out

So the accusations of him being a Putin simp from the start was not a lie after all....\nwell well well America u played yourself once again or was it the Russians ?

As an American I am disgusted and ashamed. This is not the end of the madness coming out of Trump's small, unpatriotic, destructive mind. Prime Minister Trudeau and President Zelensky did not roll over and let Trump bully them. Trump should look at these men as leaders, and stop playing with Putin's peter. Trump and Vance should resign immediately.

They haven’t played the part where he said trump wants to weaken our economy so he can annex us. Force us to be a state. Never. We will never capitulate.

It isn't about Putin! TRUMP IS TRYING TO BE PUTIN. He's trying to crash Canada's economy so oligarchs can swoop in. JFC I cannot believe no one gets this! You people aren't in the same park much less observing the playing field!

all you dozens and dozens of CNN watchers have no clue about reality. Trump plays 3Dchess while\nMexico and Canada play checkers and China plays majong. we will see what transpires many months from now\nand likely CNN will not report any of it. TDS at it's finest.

And yet, some Canadians want this guy out of office........is this the right time to be playing politics I ask?

I think this is an initial step of Trump trying to get Canada’s natural resources. I don’t know how it would play out, but that’s the only thing I can make sense of based on Trump’s broader actions and comments.

Wait... you mean Canada has a leader who can actually communicate in full sentences and not play an invisible accordian like a street monkey?! I thought every leader was like tRump. Damn! ????

Two can play that game. Thank you Canada for fighting back and saying no to bullying.

Idiot trump is i dont know why elon didnt stop him from doing this he is playing rite into the liberals hands they need for them to call emergency and hold onto power for another 10 yrs...idiot now he has to deal with trudeau regime

Trump just loves to play dirty…he’s a thug and a felon..a vile subhuman who has a black heart ? and the need for greed that surpasses any other person ever..he doesn’t care for the people only his billionaire friends, money and power….this is all for Putins benefit. There is a Canadian election in 2025 but not any day now…get your facts straight!

Hes not being played he knows exactly what hes doing!

The rest of the world sees what Trump is doing, and yes he is playing a dangerous game with other countries, Canadians will not be bullied?

Most of the time o support my president what he does may not like but I support his decision however we never had a child be president before most president understand what they do harm us so try not to harm us too badly however we have one know Canada has no way done anything anything to do to deserve this so I support Canada ?? I will alaway defend those who are innocent those who are being bullied by a bullies and I will always fight against a coward to thinks having more pals to bully with aren’t your friends just afraid they will be the next bullies that’s elementary play ground crap every school has that going on from K THUR 5

When Americans get it through their head that fentynal, Canada, tarrifs have absolutely nothing to do to help Americans \nThis is 100% about attack and destroy America's way of life ,via project 2025 and take out the government, and become Americans first dictator \nPutin found his very useful idiot and he became putty in his hand, then he molded him to destroy from within without ever having to fire a shot. He played the player at his own game. Gotta admit well played Russia.

Why Ukraine plays with people's lives over a little bit of a mineral deal is pathetic.

Who the hell do you think you are pay your portion secure your borders and shut up we as Americans don’t need an outsider warning us of what our president chose to do. We voted him in office based on his ideas and what he had set in play. This is the Democrats Democrats are communicating with you people this is bullshit move on or pay up.

Trump is not only being played by PUTIN but by those who are close associates around him

Just imagine a similar (Trump, Vance and Zelensky) dialogue - but in 1940. \n \nThe Reich is furiously bombing Britain! Churchill flies to Washington for help. and Roosevelt tells him, ‘Sir, your card is dealt. ‘Make a deal with the Führer before it's too late. ‘He's a peace-loving man. I've known him a long time.’ \nTo which Churchill replies: ‘But, Mr President, he's bombing us! My predecessors in 1938 tried to negotiate with him, but you see what happened? He doesn't honour any treaties on principle.’ \nVice President Garne enters the conversation: ‘Churchill, your country is a mess! We and Hitler want peace, and you want war! It's you who are incapable! You disrespect our Oval Office with your demands for support.’ \nRoosevelt adds: ‘Yes, Churchill, you're playing with World War II! Make peace with Hitler immediately, and give us all the resources of your island. By the way, where's your suit?’ \nTo which Churchill replies: ‘I'll wear it after the war.’

Elon Musk controlling America and playing with the world! This is dangerous!

The only thing i buy that's canadian is supreme clothing and that that is already expensive. Im aii, let trump hit you on the head until you wanna play ball.

Trump is the ONLY ONE for Peace , NDP, Con & Libs are all played by Zelenski's warmongering to stay illegitimately in power since 2020. The country i live in is a Europeen farce. 51st will sound appealing when the Nukes starts blowing up. Look up Donbas's separatist, disposing of them to put guided missiles on the Russian Border and what REALLY started this . GOD DAMN, your ignorance is costing us World War 3 you bumch of imbecilles.

Plot twist, no tariff war, just the same old mixtape playing backwards lol, PEACE!!!

Wake up America. Are you still playing attention!? I'm sorry this isn't a 15 second polarizing sound byte. WE ARE LOSING OUR CLOSEST FRIENDS JUST SO WE CAN SNUGGLE UP TO RUSSIA. COME ON.

Mr. Trudeau, don't waste your time to talk to Trump. Trump is that stupid thug who never makes sophisticated thoughts. Trump is playing some PC game, and people are of no worth for him. Neither american, nor any others. Trump is pathetic liar, who will keep doing stupid things. Presedency is just a game for that thug to have some fun in his otherwise senseless life.

Trump is a criminal and the world's biggest traitor on record. He is not the brains behind it though. It is the rich right wingers like Musk and Putin. The US dies not get shared intelligence anymore because Trump is probably passing info to Putin. He is just a kao dog who would prefer to play golf and get told what to do. Stand firm Canada. The EU is with you and will help in any way it can. I feel the majority of the US is also on your side, and I do not see Trump finishing his term in Washington. I think the people are protesting a lot now, and it is rising!

I just stopped playing with friends when they turned into dicks. Now as an Adult I want the border shut to anyone with a US passport. I want it shut to anything coming or going to America. Close the border. \nI'm cool with struggling so the Americans can be independent....

As an American who has pride for our military and Canadian heritage, I stand behind PM Trudeau’s decision. He’s just playing defense. Like he said, the US and Canada are not just border allies, they have been our greatest friend. \nIf you are Canadian, please know not all of us voted for this clown who is ruining our country. From North Carolina

Reality is tariffs will create inflation and inflation eats the debt away, so as the world currency , trump is playing his cards well....canada's GDP is weak we must become a more productive country an cut bureaucracy...

This was never about fentynal. Putin wants access to waters by Canada border. donald is playing to putins want.

Its not a trade war. Its an even playing field , they are reciprocated to reflect your trade barriers ...

all were asking for is level playing field

The tariffs on Canada and Mexico are not about what they are doing now. The tariffs are about what OUR FRIENDS????? allowed to happen for the last 4 years. They silently witness how illegals invaded our country and how they allowed the Mexican cartels to take over the borders. Many of our young people died to drugs and illegal criminals. Many of our law enforcement died and were kicked by illegals. OUR FRIENDS?????? watched without action and NOW!!!!! they want to play the victim card. Typical from countries that always blame USA for their failures. Cuba and Venezuela are great examples of what happened to countries that separate from the USA.

And to you Trumpers. There is a lot more fentanyl coming into Canada. Than there is going into the u.s. We tried to reason with Trump, but there’s no reasoning with an idiot.. Wanna play games Trump, let’s play games…

Trudeau speaking directly to Americans and what their government is doing was well-played.

He screwed up.the moment he said Donald. It doesn't play to Trump's ego. Other than that it was a great speech

Putin is rubbing his hands, lailughing and drinking champagne today. Youre playing with fire America. The UK stands with Canada. A lot of people are boycotting American goods in Britain. I for one will be buying as much Canadian maple syrup as i can afford! (A small gesture i know!)

Trudeau you know damn well that you’re not that strong. That’s the problem with those so called strong leader come play tough in press conferences and soft and begging in private meetings.

Trump proposed reciprocal tariffs. Is it just me or did it sound like Trudeau was the one to impose the same tax amount? Looks like Trudeau has no cards to play. If he really wants to work together then he should take the offer to be our 51st state ?

Notice that the Prime minister calls him Donald. He doesn’t even deserve the title as president. Well played Trudeau!?

We cannot trust or believe in what Trump Admin says to us Americans. Please people this is not good for us to be moving this direction. We don't have time on our side here to wait while half of our country blindly follows Trump off the cliff as he plays his tune and yall skip to the music with eyes n ears closed to anything else. I don't want to go down with all of you!

You can't ever debate a liar. You cantbein unless you lie first and don't stop lying. When world leaders try to use facts in any argument against Trump is like debating a liar. The stupidest person in the world who signed current trade deals is the stupidest president in the entire world. Stop using facts. Start calling him the name he hates the most, STUPID. Until you play his game, you lose, WE lose. Wise up

Lol???? go play hockey and shut up.

if theres no winners in a trade war why play the tit for tat?

Zelensky already bend the knee,Canada will soon bend the knee just like Mexico....Zelensky just found out you don't play with the Sherrif in the White House.