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Don't try to be friends with Chump and MAGA-they are a cult and will use even their own as sacrificial lambs...

People power always wins in the end.I feel the true American people will turn on trump and put an end to all this nonsense.as a law abiding English man I defend our friends In Canada.

America government don't have friends.

Good job all of you Countries need to stand up for yourselves because we Americans don’t agree with this either and we stand behind you all because being a bully is never a good things and Trump and Vance is putting all Americans at risk with the moves they are playing trying to run the World.Well you know what in all reality Trump and Vance does not care about the American people only the Billionaires he is beside including Elon.So Zelensky get with Canada and other European countries and hold your own against Russia.Putin is evil and Trump is his friend period and will back Russia before he does NATO

We will stand strong and free. We love our American neighbors and friends, but we will not let this bully take advantage of our sovereign nation.

Strong speech! Call a spoon a spoon. The US is directly supporting a dictator and attacking allies and friends. What do you do to a crazy dog?

Stand up Canada! It's about time! We been selling our future and sovereignty to the US since WW2 thinking they are our friend forever. WRONG! Respect only comes from threat and that is why Trump is respecting Russia and China more than us. Stop buying their shit and let's find some new business partner, be it europe or china, let's be competitive again and let them see how it feels like with a non secure backyard

Being friends is a 2 way street. We will not be taken advantage of any longer!!! ??????

Every American that I've met , have been proud , polite and friendly. So who are the Americans that Donald Trump represents. Decency and common sense can't be bought.??

I hold no grudge Canada. Do what you must - from a US citizen in New Jersey.\nJust an FYI: my husband and I have vacationed in Canada many times. Just last year we did a 7 day cruise in Canada. Your country is beautiful and so are your citizens . In all these years and trips we have never met a single questionable Canadian. Your friendly, kind, fun, interesting and just “ good people” you’d like to share a drink with

From France Love and support to my Canadian friends. I really love your country and I'm chocked with this madness. Keep strong ✊ ?? ??

As a 60 years old french Canadian I have all the reason to not love Trudeau, because he remind me how his father treated us, never vote for him, but today I saw a men (finally) standing up and take the lead for our country. Yes Canada is still my country and I like the way he directly adress to your president. I have so many American friends on both side( D and R ) and I hope they understand that what he said is not directly apply to United State citizen, wake up America before it s to late.

O gawd help us keep our friends and end this trade war?

Who in the hell considers Trudy a friend. Cripes

Wait , I thought Israel was our biggest friend .

Oh Canada, most of US are so so sorry about this. You are our closest ally and neighbor and friend.

I know this economic war on Canada will be difficult enough already but I urge my friends north of the border to do their best to fund a massive military expansion as rapidly as possible. Trump is clearly setting the stage and manufacturing excuses so he can invade and force Canada into becoming his 51st state and he's not going to stop with just trying to cripple your economy. Don't make Europe's mistake of thinking Americans are honorable friends and allies who can be trusted to keep their word. We're nothing but a bunch of ignorant, nasty, greedy, white supremacists who hate every other people on Earth. As a US Army veteran, I am ashamed of my country's unprovoked brutality once again.

This was a absolute gem of a speech by Trudeau. As a Brit I am proud to be friends and ally with Canada. Even if we have to go against America, we will do together.

At what point does the International Olympic Committee and other international sports bodies step in and ban the USA from the upcoming Olympics? \nTrump has made his position clear that he feels Russia is not at fault for anything that has happened in Ukraine. The debacle that went on in the Oval office on February 28th was not only disgusting, but it proved to me that the president is not willing to be a peaceful friend to anyone on a personal or global level. Today's tariffs only cements that proof. The framework is in place to make a strong case to ban USA from the Olympics and current future international sports events. I realize this would impact many good people, but a country hell bent on hating those fighting so hard for their freedom has no place on any playing field right now.

This is totally on Trump. Canada did not choose this. I’m proud of the way Prime Minister Trudeau is handling this.\n\nTrump is not such a smart man. Smart men don’t attack friends and allies.

I’m Canadian but lived in the US for 12 years. Trump keeps moving the goal post. This is bullying, plain and simple. Do not yield, Canada. You yield to a bully and he’ll keep taking and taking. I know my people of the north are strong and they know the hardships ahead are worth it for the greater good. But I also know my friends here in the US are largely in Canada’s favor and for that I am thankful. President Trump does not speak for all Americans.

As an American I Understand and Respect your Decisions. You must Protect your Country and its People. At this time this Administration under America's Care. Cannot be Trusted! It has been laid bare for the Whole World to See? Donald Trump is in some way Beholding to Putin. Why else would He Cowar to a War Criminal over Working with Friends in Democracy ? It appears that this Administration under Donald Trump is working with and siding with a War Criminal with Criminal Intentions to Divide up The Spoils of the World after they do Everything to Destroy it.\nStand Strong Canada You are The Better of The World. Stand up for Right ,for Truths and for Democracy. We are all Depending on You now.\n??❤️

Oh give me a break! Canada has been right along with the U.S on becoming friends with murderous dictators. Saudi Arabia for one. All the middle east folks, the warlords etc. Don't be fooled. All those people up there are not looking out for your best interests.

Trump is a bully picking on the weakest countries and makes friends with dictators like he wants to be!

We love Canada awesome friendly and kind people

Unfortunately, Donald and his buddies are very much on another path - not Democracy!\nThe people of this country deserve so much better and so do our fellow North Americans, the Canadians. Dear People. Please know that in the hearts of most Americans, you remain our trusted allies and friends. And please accept, from the people, our heartfelt apology that we failed to get the word out in time and get the vote out sufficiently to keep both countries safe.

You Trudeau are no friend to US or anyone but yourself

The lesson is to never place all your eggs in one basket. Trust, but never trust completely. Because even your best friend can turn on you.

Trump is not helping Americans is attacking americans and their friends. ITS F OBVIOUS

Canada is not a friend of the United States, not with you in charge, Justin Trudeau??? step down resign Justin you fascist dictator

This will hurt both countries, the difference is that Canada still has friends.

The Wildwoods, NJ love our Canadian friends ❤ Canada ??

Canada isn't a friendly country towards America time to end this BS you will fall and so will your country. \n\nTrade war lol

A friend of an advisory is an advisory. That friend, unfortunately, is the president of the United States.

I stand with Canada and if the USA now thinks it’ll find better friends than Canada and the UK, well, good luck with that… ???????

If look at another perspective, if Trump did not impose tarrifs, then Canada will continue to sell the cars back to US for high profits. Trump mentioned about this, he is not happy. Actually I can understand Trump and what he is trying to do. If he is not harsh, Canada will never change taking advantage of US, not spending on own military.... Etc. US empire is declining fast, and Trump knows this. He is desperate to make his own country great again and stop the decline even though what he must do is going to be very unpopular among all americunts' friends and allies. The same for EU and troublemaker Ukraine who started the war by arrogantly provoking giant superpower neighbor Russia. US cannot afford to fund money, soldiers, weapons for war anymore. If EU wants to support, EU can go ahead without US. Trump is trying to save his own country so he is not wrong.

Unfortunately for us, donald only cares about the rich sacks of skin that frequent maralargo and pretend to be his friend.\n\nTarriffs are not going towards funding childcare, they are are not going to assist the elderly or those in financial need. They are overwhelmingly going to support the bloated elite who seek it as their moral duty to hoard wealth to the detriment of society.

MR. PRESIDENT TRADEAU, trump IS NOT ANYONE'S FRIEND!\nTrump IS A DAMN TRAITOR, Putin's little orange lap pig pet and under no circumstances should he EVER be trusted!

Canada like europe is only a friend when they can rip us off. F u canada.

A tariff war is a lose lose for the people on both sides of our border. Much respect to our friends south of the border.

Long-term, nobody will trust the USA after this. US voters cannot be allowed to destroy trade, democracy and peace worldwide. All Western democracies will work towards insulating themselves from US influence, and that will impact the standards of living inside the US. The US will have to ally with Arab, Russian & Chinese 'friends' to survive, and that will remove the US from any semblance of a country guided by human morals, much less, the Christian religion.

As an Ohioan living on the Lake Erie border with Canada for 23 years, I am a best friend of your nation and your citizens! Canada is a great friend to the United States! Our President is wrong in thinking that tariffs will accomplish anything good for Americans or the world’s citizens!

REAL AMERICANS STAND WITH CANADA!!!! NO ONE WANTS PUTIN'S POODLE - lap dog Trump! Money stole the 2024 election! Canada REMAINS OUR FRIENDS!!!

a friend because of the money. you are evil. and stupid. oh, really and your lie. we don't need your stuff. you lie.

As an American, I don’t support Trump and am embarrassed and ashamed these tariffs are happening. Not all Americans support Trump. Canada is still a friend and ally to me. Trump is a terrible, ignorant person.

BTW Mexico is NOT a friend CNN lol - Tariffs on mexico im fine with Canada doesnt need any

I did not vote for Trump. Nor did my family and friends. I am deeply ashamed to be an American right now. I stand with Canada and Ukraine. I am so sorry for all that is happening.

We got this Canada! ?? I hope everything gets better soon with our American friends.

Sorry I mean resign again\nAgneta with friends in EU sweden

This president is making choices against Americans and against our allies which are being called “dumb” by the WSJ. “Whacking friends!” Why? I think it is PROOF that Trump is a long time Russian Asset. He is a traitor.