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What Trump seems to try to get at most is the unfair act of the USMCA. Most trades benefited Canada, while Canada refused to provide the same fair trades. Sometimes Trump does say things that may have gone off track like fentyl handling on Canada's end and border handling. It seems like our borders at the time were less strict on the American side versus the Canadian side of the border. Trump did state multiple times that most countries like Canada were unfair to USA. Even with the USMCA, America got screwed by Mexico as will. America has been there helping and supporting and submitting to every country. Yet failed to support our own people when we need it, especially to clear up our own debts. Sadly, America is falling behind due to poor handling of Government Democrat corruption. I am neutral as both parties don't always provide the best solution for everyone. You have to pick who can help the American people. Seeing how corrupt the Democrats has ran America and the defacto behind of all the wars and money laundering has surprised me, and I hope the change with Trump will help everyone realize how screwed we all are in correcting those corruption that isn't really needed.

Why should anyone be surprised, Trump stated that he would annex Canada by the means of an economic war. And if this fails who knows, maybe a “ Special Military Operation”.

The only thing Trump has done to Trudeau is make him look better. Canadians have been getting sick of him, but I wouldn't be surprised if seeing him respond in an eloquent and coherent manner while telling Trump to fuck around and find out wins him a lot of brownie points.

You did this justin. And dont speak for canadians because you are sooooo out of touch with the middle-class working Canadians. \nIf we paid what we promised we would pay NATO way back, this would not have happened. But if a canadian owes the government you garnish without care. But if the government owes money, it just dont pay it. Why?? Tell me why. \nAnd btw, its not you Trump will negotiate or Ford. You dont represent fellow Canadians. Step down, the faster the better. \nAnd it do not surprise me CNN is following this. Fake news bunch.

This is all just part of Trump's plan for dictatorship. It has nothing to do with fentanyl or trade imbalances. I'm surprised none of these CNN hosts and guests can't see through this. It's obvious where this is heading.

This guy has spent 10 years destroying and embarrassing canada. Literally had to resign because everyone in canada hates him. How lucky for him this distraction has happened. It wouldn't surprise me if the liberals paid trump to do this to us..

Sadly this can all be fixed, just rise up and impeach Trump again. Attacking your friends and allies is morally corrupt, but it’s not surprising when watching all the Trump administrations rhetoric on everything else they are tearing down and risking and costing our US friends on all fronts. As a Canadian, I will not be going back to the US until this President and this disgusting rhetoric is gone.

This must be Trump's brilliant plan to get everyone to self-deport to a country that has political leaders that actually care about their citizens... Trump will later want credit for bankrupting America.. the biggest bankruptcy in history...never one bigger... And for all this Trump will want to have his profile added to Mt Rushmore... and no doubt hand himself a Medal of Honor... I'm surprised he hasn't given himself a Purple Heart, for taking a shot to an ear. Who voted for this demented man anyway?

I fear Trump sets up this ecalating trade war in oder to justify military action / annexation of canada. As stupid as it sounds I wouldnt even be surprised any more.

I won't be surprised if Trump trades Tax Free with Russia.

I am surprised the CNN allowed any anti Trump speech here seeing as they have their head so far up Trump's backside when Jake Tapper speaks it comes out of Trump's nose!

Trump and Putin both want and need Canada for the simple reason of the Arctic melts. Ships can now travel that pass. Trump is known, and I'm surprised the media doesn't bring it up, to have financial ties to Russia as an American citizen even well before 2016. What kind of blackmail from Russia would make Trump totally sell out his country.

What Trump lying? No say it ain’t so I’m surprised. ?????

As a Canadian, I know that most Americans don't want this. But decisions have consequences, and - collectively - you voted for Trump in a free and fair election. He said he was going to do this. No one should be surprised.

CNN should not be surprised at the antics of Von Shitzinpantz when they have chosen to give him so much airtime and benefit of the doubt to the monster that they helped to create. CNN has facilitated this catastrophic situation. Hope CNN is satisfied with Trump's treachery and capitulation to Putin. His treachery must have cost Putin a king's ransom. What will it cost America ?It's soul I suspect

The fact that Trump had put tariffs also against the EU, I firmly think he will do it to us here in U.K.. it will not surprise me.\nHe’s an a-hole, an think he’s doing good for the USA, but the U.S will suffer. Good luck, no sympathy!

Do you think Trump is surprised by this? He's 10 steps ahead of all of you. He has plans for whatever you try to do. Either way you lose. All of you people better get it together and come on over to the winning team and help fix things. If you don't you're just a psycho left fool and you're whole group is dwindling fast. And you can't trust each other so be first before your friends throw you under the bus. Or don't. Lol.

The way mainstream media acts surprised by the actions of this current administration is just as revolting as Trump.

I have to say your speaking as a politician not like a businessman your are in for a surprise. Trump is about to surprise the world.

If I really want to make sense of all this non sense, in this 'alternative truth world', I will say that, in fact, Trump is surprisingly the best advocate for sustainable development! Because, if the tariffs have the expected consequences, trade between both your countries will decrease, meaning less trucks on the roads, meaning less fossiles fuels, less production, less consumption, meaning less emissions of CO2. Is it what Trump really wants?

President Trump is working with Putin. Don't be surprised if he lets Russian ships into the United States

I do hope that Canada, EU and Britain will work together, there is no reason Britain and EU cannot replace America as the main trade partners and I have seen plenty of other videos about other asian countries indicating interest in Canada's trade.\n\nBut this is much more than just tariffs, Trump has really gone off the deepend siding with Russia and undermining Ukraine, even undermining the sanctions, I wouldn't be surprised if he is already trading with Russia, using whatever bizarre pretext he chooses.\n\nThese should already be red flags to Canada, there is a long standing relationship with the UK and Ukraine, but Canada is only reacting on the tariffs, which detracts from what other action they might have taken.\n\nThe imposition of these tariffs should be the straw that breaks the camels back, I hope that if America repeals these tariffs that Canada will still diversify so that they don't ever end up in this situation again.

Stop acting surprised by Trump's actions and treat him as the Russian asset traitor he is. Impeachment does not work, stronger action is needed to save our nation.

Trump is selling us out to Russia. Don't be surprised when all our rights are taken away, and Putin becomes Vice President, or President. Very frightening times right now.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune reacted to the imposition of tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China by saying “nothing happens in a vacuum” and he expects there will be “reactions” to President Donald Trump’s move. \n \nMeanwhile, Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso refused to answer on whether he thought the tariffs would hurt American consumers. He said people should not be surprised by Trump’s decisions because he ran on them.

So wait, do we have to keep these people now?? 500 or so out of 600 or so terrorists came from the northern border? Wait, I thought it wasn’t a problem in Canada? ?? I wouldn’t be surprised if they’re now allowed to stay in Canada. Enough is enough. Thank god for president Trump, who managed to do something about OUR border crisis from the US, because our lame duck government couldn’t care less. We could only be so lucky to have leadership like him. Pollievre better step up.

I'm surprised Palki didn't mention USA specially with Trump in the White House. Firstpost is the indian version of Fox news \n???

This isn't a surprise to the 70+ million people who voted for Trump. It's exactly what they voted for, so what's the story here again, feelings? Geez. They'll be fine. They're not being injured, and no one cares what India thinks of the US. India has preferred Russia to the US for a while now anyways. They've hated America for years. Borders will be wide open again like CNN prefers soon enough. I'm hoping they pick up the pace. There's only 4 years to file out as many people as possible who have broken US immigration laws. Chop chop

I’m Indian. Let me tell you all these Indians voted for Trump and now they’re surprised about the outcome. Are they living in a dreamworld??

What is so hilarious is that the Indian community actually believed Trump liked them. Surprise, Surprise, Surprise. ??

Okay if Trump the Imports everyone that's a immigrant there won't be nobody left to run the country who is he going to have run it robot Elon Musk Facebook inventor the rich he's going to put them in there with him to run the country and take care of the United States of America because Trump is going to send everybody back to their countries so who's going to run America because half of America is all immigrants their Heritage their families are all here without them America can't survive Aldi's American white uneducated hillbilly people that you're trying to put into the capital the White House the government are all losers sex offenders alcoholics crime criminals you release half of the criminals in prison so is that going to run the country maybe they might get mad and come up there and attack you have you ever thought about that for what you did to them with your lies you lied about winning the election and you lied about it and they all went to prison for you because you lied Mr President Trump you are you using Revenge well guess what Revenge will come back to you one day the criminals you left out are going to visit you surprise surprise????????????

No surprise here. Trump started off with the Latino and Hispanics. Now the Africans. He’s probably gonna move on Arab and Middle Easterners, Asians and Pacific Islanders. Europeans will probably be the last. But I highly doubt it cause Trumps likes them. He’s probably gonna allow more of them to this country. While all others would have to wait til his four years is up as president

Trump NOT taking Trudeau CALLS, NOT SURPRISED, here in the USA, Americans DO that when they've done Something to target You and right After they Deny ALL Communication with you-typical American-Arrogance. Hopefully, Trump will NOT have to REGRET his Decisions.

No big surprise, here. Trump announced 25% tariffs some time ago. Not much leadership, other than Captain Ford waving his new ball cap! Rich people can afford tariffs, we ordinary people are the one's to feel the pain. Nothing new again!

President Trump is not surprised at the response. He's always 5 steps ahead!

1) The press secretary wearing that large, shiny cross. I wonder if she would have been so fervent in her statements if Jesus was present in that room. Or, is that big shiny cross just Bling?\n2) Hegseth is Trumps lap dog, in regards to the use of the military. I would not be surprised to see the potential use of armed, and with police powers, military assets being used inside the US, not just securing the border.

Why am I not surprised at the idiocy of Trump and those around him..? I will never comprehend how a convicted felon can become president.

This immigrant raid is no surprise. Donald Trump had already proclaimed that distance from the campaign time.

As an Asian, I was a little surprised that there were transgender soldiers. in my country there are only male and female soldiers.\n\nWhy did Trump end this show so quickly? Let transgender people rule the army and all aspects of America.\n\n At least America has high military technology, but not its soldiers. to create world military balance.

It's probably the left financing, them, promising them money. If they can make it over here, I bet would not be surprised. Since Trump won the election. To try to make him look bad.

i’m literally colombian ? and this is the worst colombia has been in history. and is bc our terrible left wing government allied us with venezuela and cuba so is no surprise why they are being like this and let along understandable why trump is taking these actions

Haha when Columbia moves to the south eastern bricks economic union don't be surprised.....Trump is clearly a Russian spy.

What a shock. Trump tries to bully other countries into getting his own way. Maybe Colombia gave in but it won't work with other countries. It would have been good for a few people to see how tariffs actually work. Most Americans don't seem to understand how inflation works though, so it is no great surprise.

It's not surprising that Trump doesn't want his grades from Wharton School of Business released because he was at the bottom of his class and he is a multiple times failed businessman who has had everything in his life handed to him on a silver platter. Trump doesn't understand the basic fact that tariffs are passed on to consumers and INCREASE prices, NOT decrease them.

It didn't occur to Trump or Homan that sovereign nations would refuse US military flights. Surprise!

Big surprise Trump. No country is going to cave in to your threats. More prices going up in the USA.

Surprise, surprise ... \nPedro ( Socialist President ) reacted INSTANTLY ! \n... and offered to KISS Trump's &SS, while sending his OWN PRESIDENTIAL AIRCRAFT to pick up WHOMEVER Trumps want to DEPORT ! ?!

You guys gate kept the jobs from Canadians, rejecting our applications and pay us unliveable wage, then cry that you dont have enough workers, only to go get foreign workers to replace us.Then cry about crime rates and the housing market. Canadians want to work!!, we have been working for many winters now!!, but you guys keep preventing us from working because you want cheap labour. cheap labour comes with a lot more economic issues than hiring citizens. Our concerns were ignored and we were called lazy...to the point where someone like DONALD TRUMP is laughing at us and calling us a state. lining your pockets wasn't enough, now our integrity as a country is being questioned. If Trump made us a state, I would NOT be surprised.

Those are all Cubans, Venezuelans, Haitians and Ecuador. Trump shut down the amnesty rule. This I love. Mexicans are the hard workers, the other races get benefits. I was not aware. They get $1200 per month, each. This came a surprised to me.

They were informed/warned way ahead of time, so it should not be a surprise to anyone! The majority of the American citizens voted for Trump partly because they want him to fix the migration problems that developed during the Biden-Harris leadership! It's time for the border crisis to end!