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I will NOT travel to the U.S. or buy any American goods until this trade war ends!!! We love you Canada ?

I think MAGA needs to feel the pain of this trade war before they'll turn against Trump. Too bad it has to affect them directly for them to care...

Donald, you are listening to a true leader. As the Wall Street Journal says trade wars are DUMB. Donald grow up and grow a brain.

1812 renew for economic war? Another comedian river dance from canada

I like this setting actually. Let’s see who se economy holds the real economic value in two years time. I think America will win this war by far.

Canada's clear and firm rhetoric against Trump is commendable.\nGlobal developments indicate that public opinion is no longer uninformed as it was two decades ago and is now closely following international affairs.\nThe United States must abandon its policies of threats, sanctions, and war, which it pursues through the use of terrorism as a tool and outsourcing in the terror industry.\nThe international community, in support of Canada's stance, must make Washington realize that a shift in its global approach is imperative; otherwise, it should prepare itself for international sanctions.

Ok. You want war you got it. R.i.p Canada

No one wins in a trade war. Absolutely no one

It’s a sad times our government are only worried about themselves . They are able to ruin the country and do all of these because the United states is filled with hatred .The people of the United States somehow think that Our president working closely with our enemy ( Russia ) Is some type of alliance with working towards segregation toward other Americans they feel are less superior to other Americans . Some sort of race war or segregation. How far will we as Americans let this go on without stepping up.\nOr is this what the American really want.\nWill we stand up to this nonsense and hatred?

No winners in a trade war except Putin and China.

This tariff war is the epitome of stupidity.

I don't understand why the land of the free America has launched a trade war on its allies whilst sucking up to a murdering gangster in the Kremlin - I applaud Trudeau on his powerful speech against the malignant orange blob in the Oval Office - We in Europe back Canada against a MAGA fascist regime - We will boycott US business in solidarity with Canada - The EU & the UK will support you - The land of the free is not the USA.

Someone asked me . If Canada and USA went to war where would i stand. I would fight with canadians. Well it depends.... question what is the canadiam dollar worth? Hmmm... decisions... decisions

Trump wants to break the Canadians in order to ultimately force the annexation of Canada into the United States. This is the main goal of this trade war, since the USA cannot start a traditional war with Canada like Putin did.

I’m still lost at how Trump supporters rationalize this mess… like for the self proclaimed “patriots” they really know how to spit on the constitution, the sacrifices of our ancestors during the revolution all the way through the Cold War. Trump is literally alienating us in 4k from allies and slipping into Russia’s pocket. Because he wants to be a dictator, and doesn’t give a damn about America or what it stands for. His family hasn’t even been here very long in all honesty, maybe that’s why he’ll sell us out to Russia. Saying otherwise means you live in a land of delusion where facts don’t exist. FYI, ignorance won’t save anyone

Can you guys arrest that orange idiot for not adhering to the oath, serving the Americans, not the Russians??? How much more chaos and destruction needs to happen before you act??? How much more negative development, undermining social security, and bullying long term partners who stood with your soldiers in different US-initiated wars??? Serious, how much longer are you just gone wait and sit until all civilised structures that democratic countries built up together and the US internatlly in the last few decades are going be vanished? The only laughing party, who is doing nothung but just sitting and waiting for it to happen, is Putin, god damned! Wake up, act!

There was no reason on earth for Trump to start this trade war, except for Trump's desperate need to hurt people. He's mean.

? the comments on here are ridiculous. Why would Canada prefer a trade war over simply securing their border? Obviously they’re in bed with China who is the main supplier of fentanyl. Trump isnt just randomly saying this. He is guided by the best intelligence agencies in the world.

Wow, he just proved why Trump doesn't think he's a great ally. While Trump is trying to end the war in Ukraine, he's saying that Trump is on the side of a modern dictator. If he was an ally, he would try to find ways to end the war, not putting more fuel to the fire by sending money with no plan, no end in sight.

Did you know that since the beginning of 2022, housing, healthcare, infrastructure, and affordability in Canada. \n\n$10 billion could have built 30,000+ affordable housing units, reducing homelessness and rent prices. $5 billion could have expanded healthcare, hiring doctors and nurses to cut wait times. $2 billion could have Canada has committed approximately $19.7 billion in multifaceted support to Ukraine. Let that sink in.... $19,700,000,000 ?\n\nThis comprehensive assistance includes over $12.4 billion in direct financial aid, the highest per capita contribution among G7 nations, and $4.5 billion in military assistance, intended to be delivered through 2029.\n\nAdditionally, Canada has pledged a $5 billion contribution, with $2.5 billion disbursed recently and the remaining sum to follow soon.\n\nIf Canada had spent the $19.7 billion on domestic issues, it could have significantly improved\nsupported veterans and provided clean water to Indigenous communities, while $3 billion could have upgraded roads and public transit. Another $2 billion could have funded food programs and tax relief to combat rising living costs.\n\nRedirecting this money could have directly improved the lives of millions of Canadians, addressing urgent national crises instead of foreign aid for a fake war that the Ukraine can never win...

Commerce is WAR

We Canadians may not agree with this trade war, but our bond with the Americans people runs deeper than politics. We've fought side by side in wars, stood together in times of crisis, and built friendships that no tariff can break. We may clash on trade, but never on our shared history, values, and respect for one another. Allies yesterday, today, and always. ??❤??

Respect to Canada, we all stand with you. Brave coming out on the front foot like you have. I do have to add, it is not the American government alone, it’s the American people who voted Trump in. How the mighty have fallen. Making enemies with all the democracy countries around the world. I’m Danish born, living in Australia. Civil war is very likely as many republicans now see that America is isolating themselves to create a dictatorship. Us vs the world mentality. Politics has never been more entertaining. China is set to be the new world leader, I can’t see it any other way. The timeline has moved forward beyond belief.

To all Canadians this guy just dragged all of you into World War III President Trump tried to stop the war, but Zelinski Trudeau are Democrats and the European leaders. Want to continue the war. Also, does anything grow in the winter time up there in Canada? How are you gonna eat if you boycott the United States

An other FACT ; don' t get FOOLED !!! : Liberals parti was about to LOOSE the Governance of Canada... BUT this "WAR" again President Trump was what the LIBERALS WANT !!!! Because now some stupids peoples have started to think the LIBERALS are now our "SAVIOR"... Witch is the VERY OPPOSITE of the TRUTH ... Justin Trudeau have to go HOME ...

“Trade war” “we don’t want this” it’s called a fair playing field .

Trade war. This guy is another lunatic liberal. He doesn't want to pay his fair share

ONLY 2 GENDERS CANADA, otherwise Tariff war is a least of your Problems. BELIEVE ME,

It all makes sence, Donald want a war, because, if U.S is in war, Donald do not need to step Down after 4 years, if they are in war, he wants to stay in Office forever, just me thougts from Denmark

i dont know what puten got to do with a trade war between canada and the u.s., some people will suck down any shit.

I can’t stand Trudeau but who ever wrote this speech was dead on…no one wins in a trade war

Thank you Prime Minister for speaking the truth and speaking directly to American citizens. Many of us in America continue to support our friends and allies and Canada is certainly our strongest. The biggest problem with Trump is he keeps moving the goal posts. His trade war will weaken both countries.

Can someone intelligent please explain with evidence why we’re at a war with Canada? How does this make America great again?

I'm sure CDN can offer UA a much better minerals deal, possibly joined by the EU. If the TSA want a trade war, the best way to fight back is isolating them.

Trump and Vance have hooked winked their followers. Tariffs for allies are sign of war.....

American here. Family moved to Canada ?? after American Revolutionary War (yep family was a royalist). Stayed in Oh Canada for over 100 years. As an American ?? (country I love) - I stand with Canada ?? even though it will cost me & other lower / middle classes $$$$. Not Canada’s fault. It is the fault of the orange ? man who is a pretender POTUS. A man who kisses Putin’s ring. A man who protects billionaires & trillionaires… not the majority of U.S. Americans. He doesn’t care about the grossly misguided people who voted for him - they are finding out now! Stay Strong Canada ??! Thank you for standing up to this American Bully! So many of us are ashamed, disgusted, and so sorry! ❤??❤??

What do you get when you raise a child without love or empathy, hand them a pile of money, they 'grow up' and fail at everything real except reality TV, have been surrounded by by nothing by yesmen and women, and were never told the reality of their shortcomings? Apparently a trade war among other things.

Its incredible what is happening. After humiliating Zelensky , saying that he didnt want peace (not true), now Trump starts a trade war with Canada. It's so insane. Its like Trump follows Putin, or like they are allies in destroying the world. Is this the way to make America great? Its already a nightmare.

Trump wants to start world War three

CANADIANS HAVE TO BE STRONG AND STAND TOGETHER..THIS IS AN ACT OVE WAR AGAINST OUR COUNTRY OUR WAY OVE LIVES AND FREEDOM..IT WILL GET WORST TRUMP IS A DICTATOR AND DANGEROUS. NO RETREAT NO SURRENDER CANADA STRONG ????????????

AMERICAN here. I see every comment here that disrespects the United States of America. The threats made by the Canadian government. To EVER use the word WAR in ANYTHING involving the US, especially with threats, is EXACTLY why this needs to happen. You forget yourselves. Especially YOU Prime Minister Trudeau, referring to the POTUS by Donald? ?? YOU do not address America except through our state department. And you better pray it's not via the Department Of Defense.

The Trump-Musk-Vance triumvirate is stabbing all of America’s allies, except war criminal B. Netanyahu, and supporting long-time US challenger Putin.\n\nMake sense of that. This is all destroying America’s international capacities and only growing the strength Europeans’ ennemies.

Start checking Canadian ports. The border is just a part of it. Maybe if they up the staff at Canadian ports we can get somewhere with this trade war. That's where a lot of Canadian cars are going after they get stolen they need to check more shipping containers for contraband. That's probably where most fentanyl or precursors are coming in.

Since I cannot trust anything our president says, let's connect some dots. \n\nIt appears this is a war about resources: Canada has, oil, rare earth minerals, and lithium. If the U. S. Can bring Canada to its knees through economic means rather than force, it's still War. \n\nI'm hoping Canada finds other markets for its products and basically says fu to the U. S. Exports markets to Europe duty free. I hope Europe responds to Canada in a positive way, which I'm sure they will.

Trump has declared war on Canada.

I am fearful for what Trump wants to do here. We should never be provoking our border countries. Seems like an act of war. Also, guaranteed we need to work on addiction issues in our own country. Fentanyl doesn’t just come from borders. And I am sure Canada hasn’t enough crossing from their borders that is hurting us! F T rump!

From Denmark; When your country imports 20% of the country's electricity consumption, 50% of the country's oil consumption, and 90% of the country's gas consumption from Canada, then it is quite unintelligent to start a trade war with Canada.

This isn't about fentanyl or the borders it's about Trumps desire to make money off tariffs so he can pay for tax cuts to his billionaire ass kissers while the first lady Musk is stealing money from government offices. Trump is not a smart man. Recently he said this was a bad agreement and who the hell signed this speaking about the last trade agreement with Canada and Mexico. Well it was you Dumb Donald. Nothing more than a child bully.\n This idiot thinks Zelensky is a dictator but refuses to call Putin a dictator WTF . He says Ukraine started the war, what a retarded scumbag. Good luck the next 4 years UST, United States of Trump.

Everything this guy has said is false and he cannot back up his statements,, we have yet to hear from the Fentanyl Czar,,,, no one has increased the checking of our ports and their cargo,, lie,, lie lie,,, the money set aside for the fight in drug war is not set to come for fruition for 2 years,, America, trudeau is the most hated pm in Canada,, but you wouldn’t know that because the media in Canada is paid and sponsored by the liebrel government. Do not listen to this corrupt lier but pray for us Canadians??

You just raised the price of food and goods for your own country. Not smart. Canada cannot win a trade war and their economy is already a mess.