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I'm an American with some family ties to Canada and I'm deeply ashamed of how my government under Trump is systematically destroying it's historic relationships with almost all our allies. Trump and his cronies are only interested in the use of raw power to dominate the current geo-political reality. Thank you Trudeau for speaking so bluntly and honestly and for standing up to our bully-in-chief.

I am an American but I stand by Canada do you say I'm a traitor? no the traitor is living in the White House, now put that in your pipe and smoke it ?

Clown, excused convicted sexual assaulter trumpet needs to be removed for destroying our country ?. I'm an American and stand with Canada !!!!

I m not American but live in US and I stand with Canada!

I’m a US citizen and stand with Canada ??

I'm an American and I stand with my President. The rest of you should pack up and go to Canada or Ukraine

Well said. I love the USA, I have relatives who live there and in all the years of a beautiful relationship with the people of America I have never seen this situation. Mr. Trump you seem to want to conquer and divide relationships at any cost, even with people who care about you. You sabotage yourself and those who are loyal to you. I'm not sure if you understand the implications of your decisions. But I will say respectfully, there are no winners in a trade war, nor is it you that has the final say on the worlds outcome. This is God's world not yours and not ours. I'm really disappointed to see American people and Canadians hurting because of whatever the point of all of this means. But Canada is strong and we will stand up for our country. The American people are strong and they were strong before you became the President. Working together, we can take care of each other for our families and our country.

I'm sorry Canada. Believe me, half our country (including me), are disgusted by these tariffs. We stand with you!

As a Minnesotan, I feel as if I’m almost as Canadian as American and proud to say so. Our present sitting president and buffoon unelected sidekick Musk are creating chaos everywhere for the sake of billionaire donors and supporters. Absolutely none of what Trump/Musk has done and plans to continue to do is beneficial to a single non-wealthy American and these actions will harm his personal voters (of which I’ve never been one!) the most. Trump cares not. Pervasive narcissistic sociopathy is not curable! Stand strong Canada! We’re trying mightily to defeat this insanity here in the USA! 74 million people did not vote for any of this harm and destruction and outright cruelty!

I'm sorry about this viscous & needless act! I'm an American & I understand completely why Canadian's are upset. I also understand why you're going to retaliate, if you didn't, then I'd question your leadership. Canada has to do what's right for its people and Americans will understand why Canada has to do whatever it has to do for its People and Country. Trump's plan to make Canada the 51st State is by putting economic pressure on Canada until it can't stand anymore. This is his plan and now you can prepare Canadians for the fight ahead. God Bless Canada!!!

I'm a 71 yr old woman. I'm crying! To listen to a leader who is coherent and articulate is foreign as of late. I haven't slept a full night since he came into office. I'm ashamed of the people in the country that are disgusting brainwashed maganuts. My daughter in law & her family are from Montreal. We stand with Canada!! You should impose a 30% counter tariff! America is dying because of that orange nazi & his group of nazi clowns. God bless Canada, Ukraine, Israel & may He save America!!?

I'm an American. I stand with you, Canada, do not back down to this egotistical buffoon we have as president.

I’m American & I did NOT VOTE FOR DONALD TRUMP! I stand with you Canada! Do what you need to do!?

I'm an American that stands with Canada.

I’m a CAN/US dual citizen, my feelings are pretty mixed… but this time, I’m standing with Canada. Big thanks to those American friends who are standing with Canadians.

I'm an American and I totally stand with Canada

I'm an American and I stand by Canada on this!! ?? ??

I’m from the u.s and I stand with Canada !!! Get trump out of here!!!!! Worse president in the history of presidency

I’m an American and I stand with Canada, Ukraine, and Mexico!

I’m an American and I stand with Canada, and all our former allies! I’m so sorry and embarrassed to be American right now

I’m American. We are appalled and disgusted with Trump. Please know we love Canada and wish this was not happening. We stand with you and with all the good people in the world.

We stand with you Canada!! I’m so sorry this is happening to all of us!? so depressing!!

I’m an American and I stand with America pay up Canada!!!

Justin Trudeau is a class act. Period. DJT , JDV, and DOGELON are small minded and extremely petty people(?). Reveling in the misery of others. Unacceptable. I stand with Canada and I'm not alone. A majority of my fellow Americans are in this fight with our neighbors to the north.???

The Orange Goblin doesn’t speak for me. I’m an American standing with Canada!

I'm Japanese living in Singapore, literally the opposite side of the world. I stand for Canada❤ Been there once, Vancouver and Victoria Island. What a beautiful country! Both the land and the people.

Im so embarrassed to be and american. I stand with Canada, Ukraine, and NATO. NOT ALL OF US VOTED FOR TRUMP. !!!! I thankfully live in CONNECTICUT but I'm really scared for democracy. I wish I could move to Canada

I'm British. This is true, honest, loyal leadership. Absolutely brilliant!!! We stand with Canada, EU, Ukraine and Mexico ?

As a US citizen, I'm proud of Trudeau and stand with Canada, Mexico, NATO countries and the Ukraine.

I'm an American and I DID NOT vote for Trump- both times. I will never forgive those who did. Ever. I stand with Canada.

As an American I can say with a full heart that I stand with Canada, Mexico and Ukraine. Donald Trump is a pig and the majority of the American people are complete and utter assholes for electing this deranged demagogue piece of shit. To the world at large, I'm deeply sorry for the stupidity of my people.

As an American, I'm extremely ashamed of my country. But I'm proud of Canada's response, and I stand with them.

Well said Mr Trudeau. How can the Government of the USA stand by and allow this happen to their closest ally. I’m delighted to hear a clear and articulate statement from a country leader, that isn’t spiteful and argumentative and bullying. The rest of the World will stand with Canada.

I'm a Kiwi and stand by Canada. Well done on standing up to the bully boys. ??????

I'm an American, didn't vote for Trump, and I stand with Canada.

This is the way Donald treats his “friends”. I’m ashamed of my country. I stand with Canada, Mexico & Ukraine.

This might just be one of the most articulate and impactful speeches of modern day history.\nI'm genuinely so envious that the United States doesn't have a leader like Canada does currently. I, like many other Americans, stand with Canada on this! ❤

I’m a German and I stand with Canada. ?

I'm a space alien from another planet. I stand sometimes even defying gravity with Canada!

I'm an American who grew up within miles of the Canadian border and my family traveled there frequently. I did not vote for Felon47 or his cult and I firmly stand with Canada! ?? ❤

I support this more than Trump, and I'm sure the majority of Americans agree at this point.\n\nI can't stand the hypocrisy on immigration though. Canada has us as a buffer from a country desperate to get in, and they are still allowed to have very secure borders without getting flack.\n\nWhen America just doesn't want the faucet of immigration on full blast, we are the bad guys.\n\nThe Fentanyl excuse is absurd when it comes to Canada and the tariffs. It's a legitimate concern from the southern border. The northern border has never been an issue...

American here… I’m standing with Canada, Ukraine, Europe, Mexico, and any other country affected by this senseless trade war. I do not stand with Russia. Perhaps, and maybe MAGA worshippers will see the light when they can’t afford to buy a house. I didn’t vote for “the orange” and not all of us are brainwashed. ??‍♀️

I’m American and I stand with Canada and Ukraine… not dumb donald.?

I’m a dual US-Italian citizen and I stand with Canada so nice to hear a compassionate speech with facts, and concern for the welfare of the public not dictators and oligarchs.

I’m an African American Female and I did not vote for Donald!! I stand with Canada and Ukraine.

I'm an American citizen I stand with Canada.❤

I’m a resident from Vermont but I stand with you Canada

I'm an American. I stand with Canada, Ukraine, and the free world - NOT Donald, Elon, and their MAGA-brainwashed death cult ruining my country and making our world worse.

I'm an American. I stand with Canada, Mexico, and Ukraine!!\nI didn't vote for this government. I am appalled and discusted with this putin butt kissing agenda. ?

I stand with Canada, MX, the UK and Europe! I will stay in the U.S. for now, but I'm sure I'm not alone when I say if Trump and Musk keep this up, I'm left with no other choice but to leave my country.