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This is what happens when you elect a convicted felon TV personality who don't understand how economies work. I'm a sane American and I stand with Canada and Mexico.

I love like american reporter simply repeat what other ppl say, like if every american is so stupid to not understand this the first time they hear things. xD

Have you thought about the corruption from Ukraine? They are not an ally. I’m a veteran also. Served 14 years, not just 4 like most. Please understand that hundreds of billions of dollars and equipment have been sent over there. What more can they be given?

Hope Canadians know we as the nation do not agree and support Trump's move on imporsing tariffs, and we may not like it but we understand that as a sovereign nation, you have to protect yourselves ..

The Trump supporters are too stupid to understand what tariffs actually are.

This is how a leader should speak. He speaks with sincerity and with clarity. He doesnt speak broadly just to an entire audience. He speaks to each group of people that this is concerning to, and making sure we understand the magnitude of this situation. He adjusts how he speak to each group, and also to our sad president. Thats the vibe of the message he was giving me. Many different types of languages and emotions are spoken at the same time.\n\nI love our country, but I do not agree with how our currents presidents policies, changes, and tear down of our government/agencies in just 2 months. I cant imagine the months to come. People are already struggling, and are divided so much more that Americans are not siding with each other, but siding with Canada and Mexico who have been so patient and understanding with us. We need to stand up against our president to stop this isolation and division. We are already divided in our country. I can't stand to see we are starting to be divided globally. This will litterally shrink our economy and our opportunities. Not only that, it puts our national security in peril. We need to do better to work together in harmony.

This is what happens when a nation of uneducated people elects a president without understanding the issues. LEAVE THE CULT of TRUMP!

Correct Mr. Praminister J. Trudeau. I do understand you. As I am Polish woman, I do support the Canadian people. President D. Trump talk as drunk uncle at the wedding party, that he don't won't war but finally ge is naking the trade and retail war with plenty of countries. Canada need be strong and have strong diplomacy. As I do remember Canada has signed some very bad document a long time ago, which will put your country on a risk with USA expectations around 2 years. So check ut and change the legislation as soon as possible to protect your country Stay strong

Only a fool doesn't understand why Trump did what he did.

To the uneducated liberals in the comments, Canada already has a 270% tariff on American goods and has for the last decade with Donald Trump did was put reciprocal tariffs on Canada toQ further balance, the imbalance so you guys being upset that President Trump isn’t acting tariffs on a country who’s already enacted tariffs on the United States then you’re being hypocrites. \n\nSee most of the world audience understands this you guys are actually the minority. Donald Trump is pulling at 60% in United States. The Democrats are pulling at 21% in United States. Just so you guys have an idea of just how unpopular you guys really are.

It isn't about drugs, it is the fat fraudster throwing his 200kg around. He is taking weight loss drugs made in the UK, perhaps he should tariff those by several thousand percent? He doesn't understand a trade deficit, he doesn't understand tariffs, in fact he doesn't understand very much that isn't grifting and lying. The world has to come together and cut the US out so Trump and his boss Putin can cuddle up. The US can come back when it has jailed the fat fraudster and decided that criminals should not be allowed in the WH.

What you don't understand is that all what we import from Canada we have here in US, we don't need to get it from Canada, they will have lot of problems if they will not find customer for their resources, Europe is in Putin pocket . So Canadian socialism as is will perish, because it was only possible do to deals with USA. I wonder who will protect Canada when Russia and Korea will come to idea to invade you?

There won't be a reaction from the White House for at least three days, because they are too stupid to understand what Trudeau is saying. Trudeau speaks English, but Trump speaks turd.

Seems like a lot of people don't understand how absolutely fucking useless canada is as a country besides a few trade deals.

Trudeau speaks too well, the uneducated will not understand

As a proud and sane Canadian I understand most Americans are not in line with the current administration in this and I implore my fellow Canadians in joing me to remain respectful of our American friends neighbors and relatives. Please cheer for the American National Anthem and repect the American flag. Donald Trump and his phonies will pay for their stupidity. To all Americans please don't take retaliation personally, but it must be done to protect our Country and our sovereignty. Trumps tariffs have nothing to do with drugs and the border. It has everything to do with his insane dream of being the ruler of the world.

This American understands why you are doing what you're doing and in your shoes I would do the same. This administration does NOT reflect the will of the vast majority of Americans. You Canadians are blessed to have someone who is a voice of reason and hopefully someday we will as well.

All these people here who say they stand with Canada are mostly likely those who voted for this criminal to be in office.. the only thing he accomplished is avoiding prison. Nothing he does benefits the usa people. Fires federal workers, bankrupt usa companies and etc.. he has to understand that bringing companies back into the usa take times..

People don't understand there has to be stability between 2 of the biggest nuclear powers. if it all goes to hell, what do tariffs matter lol

As an American who voted for Kamala, it’s been like watching a trainwreck the past months. Really sad it’s going to take experiencing the worst for Americans to understand how much of a liar trump is. Canada should do whatever they need to to defend themselves and their economy

I just can't understand WHY, WHY A TRADE WAR WITH CANADA?!?!?!?! That's so STUPID!\n\nThats a real leader posture.

As much as it will hurt us in America, I understand. I am so sorry. I wish we had a different President. Thank you, Canada for all your years of friendship. I hope we can earn it back some day.

We Americans understand this dilemma and support your right to fight back. We don't want this, but Trump and his sycophants do not care about us. I'm sorry this is unfolding.?

As a Canadian, I encourage viewers to understand that PM Trudeau was turfed out by his own party and has ZERO credibility, despite his parading around the globe as if he is still Prime Minister of Canada. Our problem in Canada, is a complete lack of vision and initiative on the part of our political leadership, going all the way back to the years of Reagan and Mulroney.

They've said it themselves. The bulk of their business/money comes from Russia. This isn't hard to understand. And now that he can't be elected again, he cares even less and is focusing even harder on making Russia happy.

Please understand this is not how everyone feels. I am so sad that you are being treated like this and I am so sorry.

With respect, we Americans understand. We don't want this, either.

I hope atleast some Canadians read my text. We have a madman in office.. A huge mistake on our part. Please do what you need to to do. It is money that seems to be the only think this monster understand. Im am other understand your position. I think Don old has gone crazy.

We completely understand and expect you to protect and defend Canada and Canadians. I would have been disappointed if Canada didn’t respond. It is our responsibility as Americans to respond to this ridiculous administration and the lame congress of scared politicians and sycophants.

I dont understand why america is incapable of electing someone like Trudeau.

Trudeau simplifying his speech and using buzzwords that Trump will understand...absolute gold.

All those who are transporters and they still don’t see anything wrong with what’s happening I’m going to pray for you and your delusional state because this does not have anything to do Republican or democrat. This has to do with the rich middle class in the poor two you guys understand that he does not give a damn about you. He only wanted to vote. You’re going to understand when things start happening in your life in your world and you’re begging for help and you realize that this person sees you in need of help and they won’t help you Then you’re gonna realize he used you but until your world comes crumbling crashing down you’re not gonna understand so sit back enjoy this ride and watch your life. Crumble everything you work for will be gone. All your hopes and dreams will be gone after his presidency is over after this. You know how long it’s gonna take for us to come back from this hell we might even be rule by Russia everybody ready for that I don’t think so. They’ll be no democracy in this country no longer you will do what is told of you or you will suffer consequences they will be fatal so wake up get a grip on what is happening in reality right now you wanna look at him like he’s God he’s king. I don’t see him as a present. I see him as a fucking problem. He thinks he’s solving problems. He is creating chaos and more problems. When this is over we’re not even gonna be able to fix this shit it’s gonna take decades hell these people may not even wanna do business with us ever again we gonna be a third world country And everybody else around us gonna be thriving.?

What Trump is too stupid to understand is that the cost of tariffs is always passed on to the end user, the consumer, the purchaser. He doesn't know this because he has never paid for anything in his life.

I just hope canada understand there is a type of Americans. Educated and peaceful ones and then there are the toothless Trumpers

Thank you Mr Trudeau, but the people that need to hear you won’t be capable of understanding a word you’re saying unfortunately. Godspeed to Canada

I'm not Canadian, but I do feel it's a real shame that President Trudeau is withdrawing...I understand that he's not perfect, but compared to who you have on the other side of the border, he's brilliant..and I really think that he is exactly the right person to have as a leader at this crazy moment in time.

It's so clear that the bastard dictator tRump wants to grab Canada using this as he calls it the powerful weapon. But that dumb big kid doesn't understand how the weapon works and he is shooting himself. Such an idiot.

As an American, I am deeply ashamed. We don't want this either. I can't understand why people did not educate themselves before voting. We are all victims of the confirmation bias of maga.

I am embarrassed to be an American, and I can completely understand why the world hates us.

I don't think Trump will understand all this.Far to complex for him. Putin makes more sense to him. He explains stuff much simpler

Trump is a Russian asset. Hard to believe that half of fhe voting population of America can not understand this!

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.

Trudeau is such an idiot - wasn't he supposed to be resigning sometime soon?\n\nHe clearly doesn't understand why tariffs were imposed on them.

Great speach, clear, logic and understandable for everybody. Hope it has a transcent impact among americans being on MAGA´s side.

Unfortunately the maga red hat hillbillies don't understand anything more complicated that the price of eggs.

Socialism man me no understand ?

I can understand the tariffs on China as they are close to being more powerful than the USA… but why a trade war with Canada?? ?

I love, when he changed to trump, he suddenly reduced his vocabulary drastically - just to make the orange clown to understand him :D\nP.S: the woman in the backround is cute!

Not sure if fellow Americans who supported Trump understand that you must return the Senate and the House of common majorities back to Dems to override Trumps policies and impeach a bunch of officials who have no clue to speak against what Trump is doing

Us reasonable US citizens understand you and applaud your reaction. We do not acknowledge the orange idiot