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What I can't understand is why Trudeau is saying all this stuff when the people of Canada hate him and he's on his way out.. Is this Trudeau trying to pull the wool over everybody's eyes... We have the same in the UK.... Everyone hates Starmer but he's trying to sugarcoat himself to make him look good... \nI'm sticking with Trump.. ?

I don’t understand exactly what Trump wants from Canada? What type of deal is he looking for?

I’ve commented another feeds, but good for you, Trudeau! As an American, I can’t express to you how disgusted I am with what’s happening. I voted against our current administration and I’m out in the streets to try to stop what’s happening. This is disgusting, good for you for fighting back! We’re going to feel a tear in the state, but our leaders need to understand that there are going to be consequenceswhen it comes to treating people like less than human.

Why would you screw up your friend for your own benefit. I can't understand it

???????? here,If there’s one thing I learned in university as a political science graduate, and I did take a US government course was part of my degree. I thought that there were so many checks and balances on the president of the United States, but seeing his actions, I am very confused at how he is not being questioned for his mental stability and his actual ability to lead your country I mean to what degree is the definition of treason not applied I don’t understand how the president of the United States can now align himself with Russia and destroy allegiances with friends and allies This is not seen as treason?\nTo my American readers… just remember the United States knows no better friend than Canada….. so does any of this make sense? How is it that we are the enemy now and your president wants to support Russia is he a Russian operative? How are you not removing this guy from power where are all these checks and balances that you always bragged about through my entire life ?

So many US citizens really don't understand how they've been taken for mugs over the years with tariffs. \nThe EU being the worst. Now you have a president that is trying to level the playing field and punish those that won't give up easily.

Awesome speech - kudos! It will be a hard, difficult road, but as Canadians NO backing down!! Sad but some people don’t understand friendship and cooperation!!

Now that’s a true leader. Why can’t we have true mature level headed leadership in this country. We could have but millions of pure gullible people decided not to choose a a woman leader with patience and understanding over your crass idiot neighbor that loves to start trouble then complain you are the problem.. not him.

The part that you people don't understand not to be rude. Donald has a mental illness. He's hurting his own USA people and he wants to be a DICTATOR! He wants to take the medical and food away from disabled. Poor people who does that. Only a mentally ill dictator. I could go on forever. I support Canada 100% and I'm very sorry but it's not going to change anything.

We need Justin cause he understands Government and he is not scared of the USA.

This is crazy! I’m so upset with Trump and his people for doing this to us in America and I completely understand that Canada has to do what it has to do since Trump is being a big bully.

Obviously this is the only kind of action towards Trump and Co that works. And obviously I’m not saying all Trump will understand because I don’t think he wants to understand- his aim is to build a worldwide oligarchy. People on paychecks will pay the price

I just don’t understand, what is really behind this agenda?

?? Ireland here; I support Canada in this, and I understand and appreciate that many Americans do not support what is happening.

Wait a second, just a few weeks ago CNN was saying that Canada had outfoxed the US/Trump and they were not doing anything more than what they had decided to do well before Trump's election when it comes to stopping illegal immigration and the transport of fentanyl into the US? Now they are trying to convince us that Canada is very understanding and accommodating of US needs and is doing a lot!!!! Fake News Network! True Americans should stand with United States of America and not Canada. LOL

Fidel Castro son needs to understand that it’s time to pay the piper?? America’s getting taken advantage of. It’s a new era in America’s going to be on top bigger than ever. So pay kid and stop crying about it.

You don’t have to justify your actions, Justin. We understand what you’re up against. Do what you need to do, and maybe, eventually, we will do what we need to do.

Please don't think we the people agree with what's happening. I love Canada I've spent many wonderful times in Canada. I don't understand how this can be happening. Please don't blame us the people we don't want this either.❤❤❤❤

I don’t think The Musk Administration understands the domino effect this is going to have. Other Countries will fall in line behind Canada and Mexico. The US will be destroyed. All Great Empires fall. The US is no more

Trump supporters will not understand Justin Trudeau, he's using big words. Lol

As a 60 years old french Canadian I have all the reason to not love Trudeau, because he remind me how his father treated us, never vote for him, but today I saw a men (finally) standing up and take the lead for our country. Yes Canada is still my country and I like the way he directly adress to your president. I have so many American friends on both side( D and R ) and I hope they understand that what he said is not directly apply to United State citizen, wake up America before it s to late.

Just a matter of time American business men will understand what's happening and will put Trump administration on a leash.. ?\nYou know it's not about just Mexico anymore.. ?

On behalf of all Americans with an active brain i do sincerely apologize for the dumb tariffs imposed by Trump and Musk and i hope that after Trump leaves office we can get someone who understands tarrifs and its effects and who will revoke this tariffs and restore the healthy America and Canada relationship once again.

ha ha, clever of Trudeau to butter up trump by lying and saying he's smart. you know that's the only takeaway trump heard in this whole speech. Fitting too, since all he understands is lying.

As an American, I can say I 100% stand with Canada and their response. Trump and his henchmen are LITERALLY severing ties with our greatest allies while simultaneously sucking up to scumbag Putin! I can’t understand how this can be a good thing? We’re becoming just another authoritarian nation at this point…

You and your country are admirable! I am an American and I completely oppose what the Trump administration is doing with these tariffs. I will be buying Canadian and Mexican whenever possible, and have changed my European vacation plans to spend my vacation dollars in Canada this spring and in Mexico this fall.\n\nI am impressed with the alternative trade agreements Canada is developing. Too many Americans are willfully ignorant and do not understand the negative effects that tariffs and trade wars have. They will learn soon enough!

I know we have to be addressed as the entire country but for those of us that didn't want this and voted for Harris we are so ashamedand angry. please Canadians forgive those of us that never wanted this to happen. But we understand what you need to do now.

As an American I Understand and Respect your Decisions. You must Protect your Country and its People. At this time this Administration under America's Care. Cannot be Trusted! It has been laid bare for the Whole World to See? Donald Trump is in some way Beholding to Putin. Why else would He Cowar to a War Criminal over Working with Friends in Democracy ? It appears that this Administration under Donald Trump is working with and siding with a War Criminal with Criminal Intentions to Divide up The Spoils of the World after they do Everything to Destroy it.\nStand Strong Canada You are The Better of The World. Stand up for Right ,for Truths and for Democracy. We are all Depending on You now.\n??❤️

I love that he pitches part of this in Sesame Street language and tone that just maybe Trump will understand \nLove you Canada from the U.K.

trump has become senile not able to understand the reality

USA will understand very soon for stupid mad trump...!

Canada, do what you have to do, we understand. Half of America hates this loser and his administration. I am with Canada, always!

Can someone in the US at least teach that idiot Trump this VERY SIMPLE lesson?\n\n\nIf you want to improve linearly, compete!\nIf you want to improve exponentially, collaborate!\n\nBut it's hard to say whether an idiot who has only managed to do one thing in his entire life: waste his father's money, will understand this.

US will crush it, they need us way more than we need them. I would live in a ditch and eat grass just to see this smarmy grifter go down. They obviously don't understand how sick of these people we are.

Simple words, slow speaking and repeating that Trump may understand these words... \nGo Canadians! As a European take and we are with you.

Truedoe is paper tiger. He doesn’t understand deplomacy, politics or even leadership. His only qualification is that he is son on ex prime minister. He broght shame to canada throughout his career. Puppet of china

I love it how trudeau went from being informative and eloquate, but made sure to include the words big and dumb just so he had a chance for trump to understand them.

If look at another perspective, if Trump did not impose tarrifs, then Canada will continue to sell the cars back to US for high profits. Trump mentioned about this, he is not happy. Actually I can understand Trump and what he is trying to do. If he is not harsh, Canada will never change taking advantage of US, not spending on own military.... Etc. US empire is declining fast, and Trump knows this. He is desperate to make his own country great again and stop the decline even though what he must do is going to be very unpopular among all americunts' friends and allies. The same for EU and troublemaker Ukraine who started the war by arrogantly provoking giant superpower neighbor Russia. US cannot afford to fund money, soldiers, weapons for war anymore. If EU wants to support, EU can go ahead without US. Trump is trying to save his own country so he is not wrong.

Can someone translate this message to that simpleton orange clown you people call your president. Some of those big words may be hard for Donald Tramp to understand.

I understand why their talking heads are talking over Trudeau when he is speaking in French. But why at 15:15 do I have to listen to the talking heads, rather than hearing from Trudeau himself?Their opinions are not the news...his are.

You are polite. Very very polite. But this asshole dont understand courtesy just force.

Americans understand, unfortunately Canada has no choice but to protect their citizens and their businesses. The fault lies squarely with dictator want-to-be Trump and his corrupt MAGA maggot republican politicians, and those who voted for them ???

Canada has a very important “CARD” in the table. Invite China to be your business partner and invest heavily in your country and you won’t suffer anything because China is a super power too. Just change direction, it doesn’t matter where the wealth comes as long as you are working in partnership. China China China! That is a language Trump really understand. If you don’t do that then these tariffs will harm your people so don’t let that happen. Invite CHINA now! As much as I don’t like China I wouldn’t think I’d be watching this nonsense and bully behavior from our president.

How come mexico president understands how tarrifs can help both countries

dear Mr. Treudeau, i want u to know i did not pick pres. chump. i understand why you are doing what you are doing. please keep all your people safe. with love to all of from wisconsin

I hope MAGA understands this. Thank you Canada for not playing into F45’s vicious plans. As an American, I stand by your choices.

I'm from Ukraine. Thanks American people and Canadians for your support, understanding, help, but Trump is madness and weakness. The American president and Vance has humiliated the all people of Ukraine in our fight for independence.

At least our prime minister can put a sentence together unlike stupid felon Trump who really doesn't understand tariffs or the idiots in his cabinet and consultant. I guess putin can buy an American passport or 5 million dollars any crook and migrant can buy citizenship

Sir can you please stop lecturing other countries people. You with all your EU ally know a war coming and it's a bad one so instead forcing it to get more worse discuss ,be reasonable ,make deal with your enemy that benefits both side . That will possibly stop ww3 . Dont be arrogant, dont gamble with ww3 understand the situation make the right choice

Canada needs to understand that they don’t hold a leg to stand on. Put a trade embargo on Canada! We don’t need Canada. Canada will collapse!