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Trump has destroyed trust in US allies, and it can ont be repaired easy. Trust can be destroyed in minutes, but it takes many years, maybe decades, before it can be gained again. It affects not only what US experiences right now with Canada and Mexico. Be sure that even Taiwan Australia and all other Asian allies are questioning right now if USA can be trusted. Imagine, Trumps breaks a treaty with Canada and Mexico which he personally has established in his first presidency and sold to his people as the greatest deal that has ever been archieved. Tells you a lot about US credebility. Trump is right now destroing world order which has been established mainly by USA after WW2.\nI heared, that there are rumors, that Trump might be a Russian KGB agent since 1987. I don't know if that is true, but it would explain a lot of why Trump is acting as he does - it is not in the interest of USA, pressurizing/blackmailing/offending/humiliating US allies and destroying US and foreign economies. This is practically enacting a wishlist of foreign dictators like Putin and Xi Chin Ping.\nIt certainly will not make America great again, but poorer, weaker and internationally isolated. it will be US people that will suffer the most.

WE, the sane, rational-minded Americans, DID not vote for this crap. We stand with our allies.

as a european i can say we are equally sick of the USA. \nwe all see this around the world. \nand donald is pushing alot of different countries and talking smack about alot of supposedly allied countries. \nsoon the USA wont have many friends. and once we start doing deals with eachother instead and outside of the USA. \nand once we stop using US Dollar as primary trade currency between countries what gonna happen to the average americans economy or wealth saved up?

Dumb move to introduce de-facto sanctions against Canada. Trump's perception is weird, very weird. I question his sanity. Alienating allies and neighbors will discredit and isolate USA.

Canada should seek complete Free Trade with the UK, EU and other allies. We can no longer work with this new US Dictator.

Australia??here, great speech Prime Minister Trudeau. America has a strong history with its allies UK, Canada, Japan and Australia but these tariffs undermine these relationships and call into question America's trustworthiness going forward. America will become increasingly isolated which plays directly into China's and Russia's interests.

Wow, Trump is making some huge progress for the USA, in less than a month he has upset more countries, of which were mostly allies of America, and turned them into anti Americans and all in less than a month, and he calls that progress into making America great again .. maga ? Really or maybe it stands for making a globe angry. There’s only a very small handful of people that actually like Trump, that’s his family (debatable) JD (his puppet) and Putin (his new ally) wow America what have you done ??

trump is becoming the next putin, get all the billionares and people like netaanyahu on his side and then attack his own people and his allies, trump should of supoprted gaza but that would never happen in a million years because america is a lapdog of israel ( which will never be a country ) the world will always resist and fight back.

I don't think what he said was strong enough this isn't dumb this is absolute stupidity can some one explain what has driven the US to shit on its friends and allies and pivot towards Russia, North Korea and what Reagan calmed the evil empires is this what MAGA really wanted because rather than make America great its going to make it a banana Republic I mean wurhough nukes that is what Russia has proven to be. If the US can do this to Canada can any former Allie trust the US they now will all wonder when the Bagman will visit seeking Donald's protection money ? this isn't dumb this is absolute stupidity and if its a planned strategy the end game seems diabolical if not Criminal ?

Looking at this from FInland, I really appreciate Trudeau's strong stance on this. He's addressing Donald, but I think he's also speaking to the American people.\n\nA question came to mind - people talk about allies, but who does Trump see as an enemy? Has he been asked that? Something makes me think that in his head the actual enemy is people in his own country...

To clarify US credibility with Allies is Not on the Line.\nThere hasnt been any credibility to begin with. Anyone who makes Deals with Trump only half expects him to keep them and everyone knows him as utterly unpredictable.\n\nI dont know what credibility they are taking about.

Let me tell you USA and Canada you're allies and your haters Putin and Shigiping are gonna benefit from this think wise, Trump, Putin doesn't love you he's just using you.

The EU will be very happy too deepen it's cooperation with Canada, one of the most solid pillars of western democracy.\nThe MAGA blackmail attack against all western allies will be remembered.

Losing Canada as an ally is the lease concern for Trump most importantly he has please Russia (Putin) as his master. Congrats to the electorate that voted for Trump for making the best choice . Trump best president ever ???.

Throughout modern history, including the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Afghan Civil War, and now the Ukraine-Russia War, the United States has repeatedly betrayed its ideals and allies. History won't repeat itself, but it will be very similar. It’s time for the world to mobilize to replace the United States! Bringing America into History

whats the big deal,us is known to ditch allies,they did it in middle east ,now it's to Europe and canada.....maybe its horrible now because white people are involved this time

We need to block trumps visit to the uk. Dont want this traitor to our allies. Long live Canada

Isn't it obvious who Trump works for. Putin. They are both disgraceful. TRUMP IS A TRAITOR. CANADA IS OUR CLOSEST ALLY.

From Australia, we stand with Canada. Our commonwealth allies.

Justin is the best! America stabs allies in the back and deal with russian dictator. Do americans agree????

I'm English, I don't know that Canada has any enemies around the world to be honest. The US is trying to control any neighbouring land and building a wall around itself in exactly the way Russia did. Look how quickly Trump has made all these changed. He aligns himself with Dictators and attacks his friends. Trump is literally alienating the worlds allies. There is no longer a leader of the free world. Watch this space.

To all beloved Canadian folks..... Being an American I am truly sorry for our President doing such to you good folks and allies of ours!!

I am a staunch republican. But I believe Trump is seriously harming U.S. \nCanada is our friends and allies and he launches tariff attacks on them?!?!

Congratulations, trump. You f’ed us over and our closest allies. Why would you do this? And it shouldn’t be up to Canada to educate our people as to what’s happening. They have done so in the most polite way possible. I’m looking true north and I see Canada. ??

Sane U.S. Citizens stand with Canada, of which I am one of millions. We are begging our Allies to save us from this wannabe tinpot dictator. The U.S. is no longer a Republic. We are a autocracy. In the spirit of this message, I am flying the U.S. flag upside down as a sign of distress.

Trump might be able to sell the idea of Fortress North America. Ensures something like tariffs can’t happen. Especially with America flip flopping every 4 years, But he’d have to stop antagonizing his allies. The better America does the better Mexico and Canada does. ?? ?? ?? ( C.U.M) ?. It would most likely involve ditching nato. And trying to still acquire Greenland somehow. NORAD would be expanded.

I am an American and I stand with our world allies not this evil man named Donald.... Get old man Donny out of there! He is an evil dictator who spreads nothing but hate and fear.

Imagine saying you're a friendly ally, but till tarrifs where put on you is when you started to stop drugs and illegals going into your allies country ????? what a good ally to have.

I never thought I would ever say I don't stand with my country on this matter... Why is the our government allowing Donny to destroy our relationship with our allies

As an American, I’m deeply sorry for what we’ve become by electing this orange idiot into the White House. I stand with Canada, Mexico, Ukraine, and the rest of our global allies in opposition to our “president’s” bent to authoritarianism and isolationism. I truly hope that we can course correct before we (globallly) plunge into something much darker. \n\nKudos to prime minister Trudeau and other leaders speaking truth and calling the situation we’re now in for what it is.

Wannabe dictator and Putler-loving Trump is insane, picking a trade war with his closest neighbors, allies and friends yet sucking up to and appeasing The Monster From Moscow. America what have you done.

From Bangladesh, I acknowledge Prime Minister Trudeau; he gave a very beautiful speech, and I agree 100% for a smart guy that it was a very dumb thing to start a war with allies.

I stand with Canada, Ukraine and all of our allies. Thank you for being a mature statesman and defending your country and its people. I am ashamed of our leaders and apologize that you have to even make this speech. ♥️

I stand with the Ukraine and Canada and any other ally we have had before this circus started

This is who these idiots wanted in office. And they got it…\nI’m just happy the world can see how much of an imbecile he is. \nYou’re trying to get close to a dictator. While destroying relations with allies. \nIt’s clear what he wants to be…

Sadly, I was Very Startled by This Trade War. This is Very Unecessary!!! Canada Is America's Closest Neighbour, How can President Trump even think of doing this to Canada??? I am TREMENDOUSLY DISAPPOINTED with DT!!!!! This is not the way to treat your Neighbour and Allie. Shame . . . Shame . . . . SHAME On Him!!!

The time has come to out-bully the bully. Appeasement will do nothing. Great speech, Mr. Trudeau. I hope our other allies do the same. Love from NY.

Speak directly, no. Speak through the tv. So, talking in fact not to trump but to us!!!! Trudeau... Liar even before he starts talking!!!!! Macron trudeau starmer. Dangerous manipulators. They don t have cards. They have their own mafia agenda possibly. Fight the marco. Trudeau. Bad person or not? Trump is no more putin allied than macron et those..... Sure. Putin is the king. And grump just tries to save what he can

time to impeech trump (convict) before to late his done a? lot of damsge to all allies n his barely started

As an American citizen and lifelong military brat I am ashamed of what the US has become in just 6 weeks. Prime Minister and Canada I am sorry our disaster of a government is effecting you in this way. I stand in support of all of our allies. ?

Well folks if you ever wondered how Trump managed to bankrupt so many of his own companies he’s showing us all right now exactly how he managed to and he’s going to bankrupt the US both financially and with our allies as he has become a laughing stock around the world. The man and his Musk are unhinged! ?

Trump is deliberately helping the Enemy. Dropping out internet security and sabcyions against Russia? We re droppnng our gaurd ans wekeimh our alliws is a huhe threat to iur National security. We re safe. After attacing our allies, i wouldnt be surprised if Trump n Vance gets asainated. \n.

I am an American and I stand with Canada, Ukraine, Europe and all allies America had before Donald. At least half our country disagrees with Donald's administration, and I hope that more will join our numbers.

We Filipinos support Canadians because a lot of Filipino working hard in canada, now trump make it extra hard, what is happening to trump now? Is he crazy or just following his master Putin. What a shame trump us closest allies are now getting away with you.

He is putting America on an island. If we get attacked we have no allies.

At this point it would be smart for Canada (as well as Mexico) to enter a defence/arms deal with China and make China a strategic ally. Possibly extend the same deal to Russia. US under Trump is effectively an unreliable ally, doubling down on catastrophic mistake/decisions instead of making swift amends.

You can’t treat an ally like they’re the enemy. Sorry Canada but Democrats and Republicans treat each other like the enemy. A political dumpster fire

As a British person never have I disliked America as much as i do at the moment. Trump and his administration is nothing but a bunch of bullies!\n\nThe Western allies need to stand up against him and his regime and sanction/tariff America. It is the only way, the American people and Trump will see what they are doing to the world.\n\n?????????????????

Strong, timely and fair response from a true Leader of the free Canada!\nUkraine is proud and blessed to have such ally as Canada ✊

Trump is aligning America with dictators in Russia, North Korea, Israel and Hungary and back stabbing our allies. I have never been more fearful for our country in my life.