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Not only is Canada united in solidarity against Trump and his trade war, I think that we are seeing right here that Americans, Europeans, and people from every continent, also have a sense of unity and solidarity with us and Mexico and against the bully and dictator who currently is squatting in the White House. \nOrganise. \nMobilise. \nResist.

I am so proud of my Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau. Thank you for standing up to this bully. #ProudCanadian????????

Thank you Canada for standing up to bullies. ❤

Drump is dumb and will destroy the world cuz he knows nothing thinks bullying is strength lol ???

It's unbelievable once upon a time. Muhammad Gaddafi used to be called mad Dog, but it seems to be a very old mad. Dog is causing poisonous ideas, bitting more than he can chew , and trump politics serve his big egos for the next 4 years, and he never stood up for peace ,he's a big bully, I hope the rest of the world can work together to show trump Canada, Europe and the rest of the world can thrive without America. Well said, priminister Trudo.

It's too bad that Trudeau's Government did so little about fentanyl, also about our poorly-controlled border and destructive immigration non-policies for so long. Hence, driving Trump's scorched-earth policy (The Tariffs). That said, it blows me away that Trump was so vociferous about the Lawfare that was lined up against him in 2023-24, but he doesn't see that excess use of the power of the State is wrong and immoral in this Canadian and Mexican case. Trump only knows the right of might. Threats, coercion, bullying. He doesn't otherwise distinguish between right and wrong; only about what is good for him and his ego. The Tariffs will drive very bad business outcomes in the US. Including, inflation, and lost jobs. The Stock Markets are already tanking. At this particular stage, his ego will not allow him to back off, that's my prediction. Much pain for all Americans (and obviously for Canadians) will first have to ensue. Canada must receive its spanking, and Donald will have to save face. Ultimately, he'll invent some dishonest pretense to put the genie in the bottle, while the economic damage to all sides will be severe. But ... Why would he care?

We have fahq around and now we are finding out. What a bully we habe for a leader. i am so sorry and i am very ashamed of my country. What a pos

Go Canada! I hope other countries would follow your example on how to deal with the orange bully. Fentanyl is only an excuse. It's a part of his master Putin's instruction to destroy the west.

He had to response to Donald Duck, sorry Donald Dump, men sorry again, Donald Dumb, what is happening with me, Donald Bump, why is this happening.... a yeah, Donald Trump, the dumb duck, with a bump in his head to be dumped. \n \nIt does not matter if some like Trudeau or not, as a country leader THIS was the only response to a bully neighbor, who wants to start a trade war. \nAnd as Trudeau said, there is no winner, we are polite, but we are Canadians and will not back down from a fight. \n\nThank you Mr. Trudeau. \nDonald Trump, the dumb duck, with a bump in his head will be dumped. \n\n <3 Canada., greetings from the Greek guy.

Don’t let the manchild bully you

Please. Please. Don’t lump all Americans in with this appalling administration’s actions. This man and his sycophants are acting in their own best interests. Apparently, if our representatives disagree, they fear for their lives. Thank you for standing up to this bully.

What a difference between PM Trudeau's speech, explanation and understanding.... to that of the ignorant bully boy Trump - watch and learn Trump !!

Until we fix the bully, do what you have to do to protect yourself. Smart folks know fentanyl traffic is less than .08% coming from your borders. HE is scared to bully the real threats and agitators like Russia, North Korea and somewhat China so he is picking on Canada to ‘appear’ tough to his ignorant base that is working so much due to low wages, that there have no time to read or watch anything other than his propaganda.

Trump is a disgrace to the USA. How can he allowed to do these things? He is a bully and needs to be kicked out of office..

Trudeau has his problems in Canada but all Canadians stand behind him in this moment, Canada will always stand up to bullies and tyrants like Trump and Putin. We stand for freedom and democracy.

You cannot appease a bully. It never works out. Neither putin nor trump. American egoism and stupidity made this whole thing possible. Let's hope they can learn from it.

finally countries are standing up for themselves against usa bullying that been going on for 200 years

?kissing up to the dangerous dictator ?10 is insanity and dangerous for all. \nYou on the other hand, Prime Minister, are doing a great job standing up for your population whereas the lying?and his antagonist ? side kick are detrimental for Americans and perhaps those that voted for him will finally see him for what he is, A NARCISSIST BULLY.

Why is it that the republicans always got a threaten our neighbors, Canada and Mexico was high terms, threatening the people all the time and bullying them is not gonna work, usually bullies get put in prison or go to jail or worse, and they know that why are they being bullies just because they're rich and they. Don't want their pockets empty. And they want to take it out on our neighbors.Well, it's the taxpayers that keep them there.Remember that when your election comes republicans, you guys can be oust out of business.You will not be voted for anymore.Remember that and that's my opinion why you bullying our neighbors

As an American, I FULLY support Canada's response to these idiotic and extremely damaging tariffs levied by the US. Someone MUST stand up to his tyranny, and not bow down this bully.

Thank you, CNN, for airing our Prime Minister's speech in full, without interruption. We are not a perfect country but I am grateful to have a sane leader who isn't a bully, and doesn't have to resort to childish name-calling to portray 'strength.'

Proud of you Canada standing up morally and to a bully boy in trump. Well done

It's like listening to an adult with thought and discernment after responding to a teenager that's being a bully and doesn't know accurate English.

Trump is an ID!OT and is destroying the US with his bully tactics.

I am absolutely embarrassed to be an American. On behalf of the millions of Americans who were mentally weak enough to vote for this steaming pile of a presidential administration, I want to sincerely apologize to the countries in the world who are dedicated to promoting democracy, and decency, and opposing 12-year-old childish bullying, tyranny, and dishonesty. To my fellow Americans who were stupid enough to be dupped by this cesspool sitting in power in the white house, STOP BEING IDIOTS AND PULL YOUR HEADS OUT OF YOUR ASSES before we become a dictatorship with a puppet ruler lead by another dictator!!!!!!!

The Traitor Trump is NOT smart. He's a dumb ass BULLY !

Go Canada it's about time someone stood up to this bully he is an idiot and should be in a care home he is an old orange lump that is suffering from dementia

Fun Fact: Trudeau's ancestor was the daughter of Major William Farquhar, who ensured Singapore survived as a fledgling British outpost, then got bullied out of the job by an ungrateful Raffles. Today many things in Singapore are named after Raffles, but Farquhar's grave in Scotland defiantly claims that He founded Singapore. Good to see that his unbowed spirit lives on.

As an American, I must say we have boot-licking morons running our Government. I can't believe EVERY Republican agrees with anything that Trump says. It's like we're living in a Twilight Zone episode. I feel so bad for Pr. Zelenskyy and Ukrainians. I'm embarrassed to be American and I can't believe so many Americans were voting for this clown. That probably bothers me more than anything. Apologies to the world and our friends in Canada. JT is being too kind. Shut down your borders to the USA. Ontario....cut your electrical and energy power to the USA. Cut off all trade. I hope China does the same. Make the USA swirl down the drain in pain. I don't want to wait for 2 years to try and vote in more Democrats to put a stop Trump .Bully him back. Bullies always back down when strongly confronted.

Mexico and Canada are working hard to please the orange man and still he keeps bullying.

Well done Canada, the UK is so proud of you fighting off the Bully that is president Trump, who is turning his back your back against the world, whilst supporting the war criminal Putin. Listen to the world America Trump is the person causing all these problems for you. Do something about him, Vance and Musk.

Europe stands with Canada. This is how you stand up to bullies!

American here, ❤ Canada!! Stand strong against Trump and his bully tactics. I am so sorry.

They finally stood up to that famous bully Canada xD

Thank you Trump and your idiocratic and senseless tariffs because you have untied Canadians in a way that have not been seen in a while. Im so happy we're sticking to our plans and not be bullied. The whole fentanyl issue is an excuse. He doesnt give a sh*t about anyone but his billionare cronies. His incredibly pathetic. I echo our Prime Minister's sentiment and sorry America, we were forced to do so. And we know this is NOT ALL of America. God bless us

Justin, I am Proud of you, especially standing upto that Bully, who thinks he owns the world.

First Ukraine, now Canada. As an American, I’m embarrassed. We’re bullying our allies while chumming up with the KGB ??‍♂️

As an American, the saddest thing is I now have to root against America. A slim majority of those who voted put this wannabe dictator and putin puppet in office and I want to see other countries point that out and slap back. The world needs to recognize the psychosis of donald trump. There isn't any equal relationship or deal with him. He must feel like he's humped you into submission. But like all weak men and bullies, he's ultimately a coward in the face or real challenge. Thank you Canada and accept the sincere apologies of the voters that foresaw and rejected this disastrous government.

I'm from Canada, Trump wants to destroy us, he is a bully, Trump deserves everything he gets and I hope it hurts him good.I am very touched to see the support of the world for Canada thank you's

I know...I've been to Niagara Falls and Toronto....best visiting place ever. Beautiful Country and my hope is to one day have an opportunity to visit and take the train across. Thank you for your help with the California Fires....you are having to deal with a deranged, self-loving monster who IS NOT QUALIFIED to have the job he is playing with. You must defend yourselves of all his whims and orders. This dictator want-to-be, whom many of us don't want here, is a bully! Don't allow that to happen...ever. Push back...don't let the bully orange tumor get his way without repercussions. We as citizens know there will be a high price to pay, but we are not blinded to his tyranny.

There’s no pleasing a bully

I want Trump and Vance try bully this guy in Oval office I’m sure they wont win

What Trump is doing is making everybody kiss the ring on his finger. He wants to be. God in a lot of peoples lives. He is a bully, narcissist, trying to be king sitting on a throne.

You (Canada) cannot bully our President Trump. You will not win. The United States doesn't need you.

Those US citizens who did not vote for tRump and we support Canada. My husband is a retired Airborne Ranger who worked cooperatively with military personnel from the UK, Canada, Germany, France, and other democratic countries around the world. We are just sick about how tRump has treated our allies. He is a bully and a draft dodging coward. We don’t blame any of our NATO allies who apply pressure through tariffs, etc to give tRump the consequences he deserves for his bad behavior. He is hurting the US country and its citizens, being cruel to their people lower income US citizens. Middle and lower class US citizens are going to be suffering under his US as he is trying to get rid of every program that helps us live with dignity. He is hurting our farmers. We know that he is a narcissistic psychopath. Most of us can’t wait until he and JD Vance are out of office, and hopefully in prison. They don’t care how many US citizens they hurt with their greedy megalomaniac agenda. We are sorry that our administration is being so unreasonable and hope you can forgive the rest of the US citizens that never wanted this situation with you and our other NATO allies.

Canada Strong\nWe will not back down \nThank you prime minister and you will be missed \nStand up to that Bully

Good business people don't bully.

Stand against bullies Canada. As a British citizen I support you.

donald has never been smart, just a clever grifter and a bully.

?I'm an American but I stand with Canada ??. Don't allow your country to be bullied. Cut the electricity ,show Trump that you won't be bullied by a narcissistic wanna be dictator!!