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Canadian here. I agree with what our Prime Minister said except the part about Donald being a very smart guy. I guess he felt it necessary to say that to assuage DJT's huge ego.

Trump is not a smart guy.

I have to highly disagree with Trudeau, Trump is not a very smart guy.

I am sorry, but smart people don't make mistakes like Trump!

Very smart Guy? lol

Careful, he'll say you started it. I'm an American who spent time playing in the CFL. The people of Canada couldn't be nicer or a more fair people. They are reasonable, smart & polite. Please America don't be fooled. THEY WILL NOT STAND FOR YOUR ARROGANT ENTITLEMENT. #FAAFO I stand with 'Oh Canada'!

Trump negotiated the current North American Trade Treaty but he forgot about it and criticize himself. What a smart guy??. Now he is engaging in trade war with our allies. Putin is winning. Next will be ending sanction against Russia, breaking up NATO and selling out Ukraine.

Canada has a smart, thoughtful, empathetic leader.

Donald is not a smart guy

Trump is just an rude, ignorant idiot. The only thing I disagree with him on is his claim that Trump is “a smart man.” No, he is not!! Apologies from the USA. Millions of us do NOT agree with Trump’s actions. What an embarrassment. No one will benefit from this. Trump is hell bent to align with Putin.

one big mistake from his speech. namely: trump is not smart. he is stupid. a narcissist who lies about everything. i realize he was being diplomatic but no one would call trump smart. trump is a moron. what else can describe a clown who goes bankrupt with a casino??

Smart guy, mexico ?? and Canada ?? strong .

The united states of America always want weakened greatest country in the world . The Americans must think smartly this type action is the same as ?action?

Justin ,you need to turn off the electricity NOW ! Don't coddle the pos president. And by the way, Donald is NOT a smart guy and I won't insult a box of rocks with any comparisons.

I’m a U.S. citizen and I support the Canadian government and its people. And Trump is not a smart guy he’s a idiot

People have got this all wrong, first trump is not smart. 7:50 Trudeau is saying that canada and the US are friends, they are not, now that trump is in office. People keep framing this as friends of america. Trump is aligned with Russia, so everything you thought is the opposite now.

Trump is utter garbage. I respectfully disagree with PM Trudeau, Trump is not a smart guy, he is dumb shit.

One exception with what Trudeau said...trump is NOT a smart guy by any stretch ?

I will not listen to MSNBC or CNN or any stations tonight. I will be watching all of my James Bond movies and other movies. I would not waste my time listening to insults from this person. With a so-called friend like Vladimir Putin and Elon Musk does not make you smart. ?

Whoa there, who said Donny was smart?

Am I the only one seeing one of the most smart, clever and intelligent real politician of today? Talking like he has finished some good university, but still has brain and critical thinking. With pride and balls. Bravo! Without any choice and political choice. Just pleasure to see/hear this. What’s going on will be in history books. 100%

Smart person can’t do dumb things in his whole life

Hey Donald, that's what it looks like to be a real leader. Take notes! Donald Trump is such an embarrassment and no, he's NOT a smart guy.

Trudeau did lie once, saying that Trump is a smart guy. He’s a moron

Most Americans don't want this either. . . those of us who were smart enough to NOT vote for the would-be dictator. There were not quite enough of us, though. Something I will never understand.

When are people gonna start telling the truth? Donald isn't smart, his government is clearly a russian asset, he's got the mental acuity of a four year old. America, wtf are you doing, stop watching the news, get to Washington....

Trumps chosen and the idiots who voted for him chose to do this. We smart people who didnt vote for him are getting punished by his narcissistic sociopathic self. He doesnt even think about us who will be hurt by all this and only thinking about his selfish self because he cant have his own way.

Trudeau spoke the truth. Except for one thing. trump is not smart. He is the stupidest man to ever be president.

Trump is not smart. He is as dumb as a rock. An absolutely vile individual who will cause chaos and pain for US allies all over the world.

Why legacy news media still covers trump like he serious he so dump he makes a box of rocks look smart call it for what it is trump revenge tour

You are half right sir, this is a dumb thing to do, Trump is NOT a smart guy.

Wall Street Journal called Trump smart? What a load of manure\n\nDon the Con is the stupidest person on the planet, as are his followers

Mr. Trudeau, Donald Trump is not smart!!!! He is mentally unbalanced. Shame on those Americans who voted for him. You get what you deserve! Unfortunately, you drag me along with you. ?

Astonishing how those other 2 kept a straight face when Trudeau lied about Trump being very smart 7:47

Trudeau is a very nice person when call Trump “ you are smart “ , no he’s dumb as a rock!

Trump is not a smart man. He's a con man.

This isn't about fentanyl or the borders it's about Trumps desire to make money off tariffs so he can pay for tax cuts to his billionaire ass kissers while the first lady Musk is stealing money from government offices. Trump is not a smart man. Recently he said this was a bad agreement and who the hell signed this speaking about the last trade agreement with Canada and Mexico. Well it was you Dumb Donald. Nothing more than a child bully.\n This idiot thinks Zelensky is a dictator but refuses to call Putin a dictator WTF . He says Ukraine started the war, what a retarded scumbag. Good luck the next 4 years UST, United States of Trump.

Trumps a smart man?!? ?

I only disagree with one thing he said. Donald is NOT a very smart guy. But, I understand that this is intended to assuage the Goblin King's ego.

He got everything right, apart from saying Trump was smart.

Trump is a bully and he wants everyone to bow down to him. Put the bwoy in his place. Hope many more countries do the same. He ain't smart he is as dumb as a nail

You just raised the price of food and goods for your own country. Not smart. Canada cannot win a trade war and their economy is already a mess.

Most of us agree on one thing. Trump is not smart.

I’m sorry the guy we elected is smart, but does dumb things. This is going to hurt everyone.

Thanks, Trump. Smart move!! ? \nLooks like Putin and Trump found each other! ??

Gre?at speech Trudeau! No Don the con and felon and abuser who doesn't pay taxes and stiffs his contractor's is not smart! His job is to destroy the United States from within and give more tax breaks to the wealthy...?

I agree with everything PM JT said, except one thing: Trump is not a smart man (even by Florida standards).\n\nWe as Europeans should stand by our Canuck friends like they have stood with us! Sign a free trade agreement with Canada! They are steadfast, reliable, fierce friends. Uncle Sam clearly has brain rot.

Bottom line:\nPeople on both sides will be hurt and both governments will sack extra 25% from our money. Smart stunt!

? Canadian and i supported Trump then Kamla Harris and now i regret not a Smart move of Trump this will Hurt people both sides of the Border Canada will stand it's Ground and will take its Businesses to other part of the World ? Sad to see this Happened.

I like Trudeau. He is a smart guy. The world is changing and we need to make new alliances. I also think that the US gonna leave NATO. We gonna fight for our freedom!