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Trump is a dangerous egomaniac who’s gonna plung the country into a depression/world war 3!

You implement 1.3 billion for the border...but send 5 billion to Ukraine for war. Makes a lot of sense ?

Canada is closer to becoming the 51st state than winning this trade war.

I am an American and love my country and its people. But TRUMP and Musk and Vance are villains ?! They must be defeated. And they will be stopped. We need to stick close to our neighbors and our friends in the world. Putin is not a friend. I hope our Canadian brothers know we real Americans want cooperation and friendship, not a trade war.

Americans did not launch this trade war . Dumb and dumber did this. trump os the worst POTUS in history

So what's Trumpy gonna do now...declare war on Canada and invade? Trudeau did misspeak...Trumpy is ANYTHING but a very smart guy! But he is a VERY dumb one. That's VERY clear.

Trump belittles Zelensky our ally calling him a dictator, saying he started the war three years ago. He belittles our ally Trudeau by calling him governor. This is wrong. I'm sorry Canada. This is no way to treat an ally.

After a couple of years Trump and co will say, that Canada started a trade war against US. Just like they say, that Ukraine and Zelenskyy started the war with Russia. And now some uf US commentators are saying the same. It’s crazy. And there will be no way to get him to remember the facts. He and all who work for him are liars and half truth tellers. I’m not sure how to deal with this. But it is VERY important for all media outlets to keep reminding the facts. Just tell what happens, so there is a record. I think that could help in the end.\nSo here are my 5p:\nUS started trade war against Canada with 25% tariffs.\nRussia annexed Crimean peninsula and attacked Ukraine in 2022. This is the truth, no two ways about these facts.\nTrump and Vance are liars.

Trudeau wouldn't be around for long, useful idiot. No winner in a trade war but it is ok to take advantage of a friend.

This war will hurt us as our prime minister said it, but you americans are superpower you have lots to lose.

Is it a trade war? President Trump says it is not. We have to determine wisely that it is or not. A trade war is always harmful and impacts all over globe. It is harmful for us the people of this country as well.

Thank you, Prime Minister Trudeau. I'm angry and disgusted by my country's government, whom I did not vote for. Unfortunately, you are correct that the trade war and POTUS allying himself with Putin will harm lots of Americans -- and Ukrainians and many other people worldwide.

This is not a trade war rather than an outright 'blunt attack' by stupid leader which needs to counterback

Warren Buffet said Trump’s tariffs are an act of war. I agree.

Wait, Trudeau is still around? Btw, Not a trade war (which Canada would get destroyed in), but more of a border war. Simply police our mutual border better and make our trade fair— that easy!

Makes sense to me. You guys wanna fund a war at the cost of ukrainian lives all while, claiming sympathy and fake tears with no skin in the game ie you're not sending your young men and women to fight so are you really supporting them or enabling the loss of ukrainian lives.

Of course it's not about Fentanyl. It's about eliminating the income tax. The GOP wants to reinstate the economic policies that existed before the Civil War. The first federal income tax existed from 1861 to 1872. 41 years after it was repealed, the IRS was created and the current federal income tax went into effect. Prior to the collection of federal income taxes, the US government paid its bills with revenue from import tarriffs.

With thos tarrifs war, Trump does typical populistic move. He creates problem, which he will successfully remove in few months, to show American people that he removes tarrifs created by other countries and he is the first to stop tarrif war. He will of course deny that he was first.

Alot of war lovers on here today

haha , eeuu is not at war with canada. CNN ALWAY LIES

I was questioning PM Trudeau for his foreign relationships and dealing with Khalistan separatists and straining Canada's relationship with India. But this speech changed that perception. I like how he addresses the very issue. Crystal clear and a very matured leader I would now change my position about him. This trade war will really hurt both sides. It may help govt as businesses will pay more on sales taxes. But it will ultimately hurt the consumers, especially middle and low income folks on both sides of the border a big way. There are so many problems to solve in USA and he focused on this.

Seems really disastrous that Trump would start a trade war with the Canadians.

Trump is going to isolate America from its closest allies and then our enemies will attack us Americans at our weakest when all our allies has cut ties with us!! And this is what Zelenskyy was saying the other day in the oval office, “you will feel it one day”. Trump is going to lead us into a war and who will have our back NO ONE!!!

Tariffs, customs - This is not a trade war, but honest business. And security and order in your own country are something else. He turned the cat over with its tail. He manipulates facts.

We have US tariffs war, but so far they 3 countries to fight with. How dumb is it ?.

It's not war, it's business. FAIR TRADE no matter who gives/takes. Americans responded with electing Trump. Trudeau shouldn't make it personal. ??‍?

Mr Trudeau, if you go on a trade war with the US you’re definitely gonna get it and lose. All you have to do is lower the tariffs you’re imposing on American goods so Trump won’t impose the same tariffs on you.

CANADA be proud of your Country and Prime Minister Trudeau for delivering such a clear and too the point message on what is a senseless and pointless trade war. All the Best, IRELAND

I am a Canadian, and i don't like the tariffs, but our government taxes us too much, and are taking our hard earned dollars, funding wars, and and giving it away to refugees and welfare recipients

I'm American...I love Canada! I have many friends there ! Thank you for standing up for Canada and actually for standing up for innocent Americans like me who never voted for this monster we have now as a president! I'm 50 and I've never ever seen anyone like the administration we have now ! My parents and my grandparents would be ashamed of Donald Trump especially my grandfather who was a world War 2 vet who received a purple heart award ! Shame on you Donald

The Canadian president’s approach to this situation seems highly immature, especially by pressuring the U.S. to contribute even more funds to this war. Forcing a 25% price increase on the American people is not just irresponsible—it feels outright malicious. This kind of leadership doesn’t serve the people; it only fuels further economic strain. Truly disappointing

What Putin has asked Donald Trump to do is to break away from my allies so he can become a dictator! If the people of the United States do not stand up, we are going to end up in World War iii, we are going to end up poor, hungry, and barely hanging on for our lives because Donald Trump is selling us out 2 our enemy is there any ignorant ass person that still standing behind Donald Trump and think he's a great guy, you need to go and fuc yourself! I am pissed off and frightened at the same time one a little bit more than others at time because the United States has been taken over by a Madman that is so hungry to be a dictator like Putin and he actually think is going to happen and he would do everything to make it happen! Donald Trump has been tested in the waters to become a dictator!

The United States does not want a trade war ! We do not want a dictator ! This is trumps decision alone

I hope Canada abide by climate initiatives that Biden put into place the most important thing right now for our planet is climate change and avoiding nuclear war and if Donald Trump doesn’t wake up or die, we’re gonna lose our planet!

Now this is how an intelligent and reasonable leader gives a speech! I know Trump doesn't understand how tariffs work, but how can other Republicans in Congress agree to starting trade wars with our closest allies? Russia and China probably can't believe their good fortune. Trade wars with your allies, Trump crapping on NATO and then hanging Ukraine out to dry. How is this allowed to happen? Things are going to get much, much worse.

Ukraine, Europe, Mexico , Canada and the lists of enemies now rising .... Hmmn, Americans the Bible is now playing out. \n\nThe Scarlet (Red) Party would soon sink you if you don't wake up.\n\nTariff war is a pretext, DT wants Canada and Mexico.

Canada will lose this trade war

Trump loves going to war with our friends and kissing up to our dictator enemies… Because in truth, the orange lunatic wants to be a dictator. It’s his goal in life.

Why do I feel like we're at the beginning of a World War III.

Trade war with the US is never a good idea. Having being puppet state all this years depending on the fresh milk from the UNITED STATES UDDER for survival

What Donald trump wants is to put Mexico and canada to go bankrupt so he can invade both countries to still their minerals and still the two countries this pig is more dangerous than anyone can imagine that’s why he’s working with putin so both can corrupt the world .. if the USA doesn’t do anything soon there is going to be a catastrophe and if there is a war i want all the trump supporters to be infront of the line fighting this war

Wow! The USA on the same page in history books as communist North Korea, Russia and Iran, launching trade war against Allies and FREE WORLD...The MAGA American downfall will be pretty spectacular and loud...

Why is Trump such a f*cking prick? He really hates every alliance we have, doesn't he. This trade war is absolutely pointless.

As an American in California who had a family cottage in beautiful Ontario for 12 years and was welcomed by so many Canadian friends I am appalled by the American president who is a traitor. I support Canada 100% and will do everything possible to support you in this economic war with this corrupt administration.

Canada wants the US to allow them to continue taking advantage of us if we don’t then he says it’s a trade war lol ?

I am an American standing with Ukraine and Canada if anyone can stop this War it will be Canada and Ukraine and many other Countries standing up for Ukraine we have alot of bullies in our Country the USA especially Trump and I hope it all comes back and bites him in the ass and he goes down real hard he is a number 1 Moran

Hold on there, cowboy. AMERICA isn't launching a trade war nor supporting a Russian dictator. That's Trump and his backers. Don't lump the rest of us in with that lot.

Just so we're clear, We the People do not want this trade war.

The USA is officially the stupidest country on record. Donald Trump is dumber than d***hit. All his cabinet picks are crazier than he is and half are just criminals. Trump and Musk are criminals. Pam Bionde dropoed charges against Trump for a measly $5000.00 campaign donation. Little Marco Rubio only agrees with any stupid thing Leon Musk wants. I hope your men have mastered your new German tanks PM Trudeau. I am against any war Drumpf could think of. We need to go to Ukraine and talk to Putin tank to tank. Putin is a tiresome little man. Why do you think Trump fears him so much? Find the answer to that question. Thanks PM Trudeau. No thanks to any GOP pig in the USA.

Elbows up! Canadians have fought valiantly in every war, and this will be no exception. We're nice until someone crosses us. Just watch.