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We Canadians ??like to say sorry a lot. So here goes. We are sorry Americans elected an evil a..hole. We are sorry we are cancelling all travels to US. We are sorry Trump is tanking the Stock Market. We are sorry Trump did not get to kiss Melania on Jan 6. We Canada are not sorry to fight back with every ounce of strength against an evil bully! ?

And so it begins... what I've tried telling lots of people that Trump will do if made President of the United States. I hope those who voted him in are satisfied with their decision because the beast has been unleashed.

It makes a lot of sense Trudeau… when you think about who and what he is, including the sickophants around him… YOU ARE THE COMPANY YOU KEEP!???

Please know that not all of us support that wrinkly orange anus and it's cronies. A lot of us are very sickened and disgusted about what does orange wrinkly anuses do into our country. Our country.

I think Trumps secret plan is to bankrupt USA because its in the interest of Russia. I have come to believe he is a secret Russian spy put in place to destroy as much as he can. The reason is that Putin has some kind of dirty secret on him that he desperately does not want to come out or That he owes him a lot of money and the Russian mob will kill him if he does not follow the plan Russia have set in motion. If the US does not wake up he will sell their country.

Lots of idiots making comments in here I see. No knowledge just stupid lefties making stupid comments. This guy destroyed Canada. Worst Prime minister ever! He is the problem

STOP YOUR CORRUPTION AND YOU OWE A LOT TO THE SENIORS OF THIS COUNTRY

Lots of Alcoholics in Canada eh!

We Love You Canada! ❤ You do what you have to do ! A lot of Americans are supporting you!

Trump is trying to end a war it’s not the same thing. We don’t need Canada if you haven’t been to America then you don’t know. We can make whatever you can make and better we can grow anything and more then you can just bc of regional weather. Canada is mad bc they make a lot of money off of us and trump is changing America and getting what it’s worth. America always pays more for imports and exports , why? and yet with out American people buying y’all’s stuff you your government will fall gotta keep last and for most gotta keep Canadian politicians payed as far as I know y’all haven’t had to worry about prices in y’all’s country. For years we have been paying more for stuff that should be made here or we pay less. Plain and simple we are getting what we are worth take it or leave. It will be funny when he cuts all exports from Canada it will take a little bit but we will compensate ans there gonna with they just took the 25% little saying over here is you never know what you got till it’s gon.

A lot of lumber goes (went) to Canada, what will the terriffs do to that?

Canadians hate this man that says a lot

Yo! A lot of people gonna die in hospitals when the electricity gets whacked out. A lot of food gonna go bad in grocery stores. A lot of seniors and special needs gotta have that electricity on for medical reasons.

Yep it's going to be interesting \nAs I work for an international Automotive injection molding company based here in the US\nWe import Raw materials from Europe and China plus within the US and who knows where these materials come from.\nBut we also export finished products and materials to Europe, China, Canada, Mexico just to name afew.\nThat is a lot of tariffs placed on these products and that doesn't include tax, cost of labor, manufacturing costs\ngoing to be interesting what the future holds

A lot of we Americans are so sorry and sad. I love you, Canada ??You are what a great country looks like❤

Canada has issues, for sure. But a lot of them stem from the issues the whole world is going through. The fallout of neoliberalism and the crashout of the USA. To say Canada has an everything criss because stuff is kind of expensive and our businesses are lacking as the US right below us fully descends into fascism is pretty ridiculous.

Great speech. But won't work I'm afraid. You used a lot of words, so you lost Trump after the first sentence. And more important, you forgot to say, 'thank you USA'.\nI'm from Europe: we stand by Canada! You should build a big wall, to keep Trump and his corrupt groupies inside the usa. We will help pay for it, and I think Mexico will do too.

I am Canadian and we are a lot tougher than DT thinks we are ❤️????

Seems like Trudeau has a lot of power for somebody that supposedly resigned.

Lots of drama. Stop fentanyl thats all american government is asking.

The fact that CNN cut away when Trudeau switched to French says a lot about the US capacity for understanding

There are a lot of people here in America that absolutely can't stand Trump. That didn't vote for him and wish that what is going on in America is just a nightmare. \nPeople are protesting , wishing more politicians would stand up to Trump and the government he is creating. \nHow can people be so blind to his ways. I don't hold Canada or any other nation raising the tariffs. Im beside myself on the way my country is going.

Australian here. Great job Canada. Hope our PM will do same if Trump tries to tarrifs Australia. We have a lot of leverage against America if they try to bully us and I hope we will follow Canada's example ?

Didn't #47 tell the farmers get? ready to get a lot of money? Was he being facetious?

It's just Trump. One dumb man who, for some dumb reason, speaks and represents a lot of people under the name of the country they live in. Maybe someone will figure out that someone can only make so many bad decisions before they remove that person from making more bad decisions. We have the village idiot in charge of things. Most[people in America like you and other leaders more than the person who is pretending to lead here. He's the fool of fools. You don't have to call him a smart guy just to make him feel good, he just does dumb things all the time. Either way, it's a fun show, I only hope the missiles start to fly and we all destroy ourselves. \n \nHenry Limpet: Doesn't it kind of give you a thrill of hope, George? \nGeorge Stickel: Hope for what, Henry? \nHenry Limpet: With the war in Europe and new weapons being invented all the time, why, well what if men were actually foolish enough to destroy themselves completely? Then, you see, the fish in the ocean would develop into a new race of men and - well, this time they might turn out better, you see? \n \nOne can only hope.

I've seen the trade numbers.\nU.S. buys a lot more from all these countries than they buy from us....everything combined. Make that make sense. \nIt's time we trade equally and some folks are upset. Make that make sense.\nIf friendships matter, why don't we trade equally?

Lots of these comments solidify why so many have left the Democratic Party. Get your own house in order. “Orange man bad” won’t get you back in the White House.

As a US citizen living in Australia I’m proud of you Canada. I spent a lot of time in Canada ?? beautiful people and a beautiful place. You don’t deserve to be treated like this.

What tRump is doing has nothing to do with National Security or Trade policies … it’s more to do with rocking the boat to get all focus and attention, he’s a very sick man who surrounds himself with lots of sick people!\nThe big losers in the aftermath are us

I'm Brazilian, and it legit makes me so sad to see the Canadians being left this way by Trump... it's just a dumb situation, it's a selfish move made by him, and that sure affects Canada a lot, and that's why my family and I stopped buying American products. Stay safe and strong, canucks.\n❤

Canadians, please boycott the hell out of the United States in every possible way you can. I know a lot of you already were, but I hope more of you do it! I'm American and my country desperately needs to be taught a lesson, and I think your country will be the one to teach it! I am so ashamed to be an American right now, but I proudly stand with Canada! ??????

Watch out Canada, there's going to be a lot of US citizens looking to move north. The real best country on earth.

Fantanyl is the issue? Sounds like they got a lot of junkies in the US... Should be addressed... ?

Can't Americans impeach Trump as not fit to lead? Because a lot of his decisions lately is not making making America great again. He destroying it from the inside and not supporting Ukraine for their freedom, making Ukraine great again and for their independence as country. Makes the decision very un-American. Don't get me wrong, I like the American people, but Donald Trump has got to go...?

Great message Trudeau! We in Europe stand with Canada! If the bully wants to cut ties with his allies, let him. Hope we can do lots of business together and help eachother!

This is what a classy, educated leader sounds like. Pity the orange slob and his VP will never match that.Trump is now alienating the free world and thrown his lot in with Putin.The question is…Why ?????

There is something else going on here with Trump. Something much more sinister .... starting house own bitcoin and dumping them at top dollar, destabilising stocks (no doubt lots of people with inside knowledge short selling stocks). Where are the checks and balances to ensure a president isn't being unlawful or in the pocket of a Russian?

I get it, thanx a lot Trump and freakin Muskhead

Zelenskey has seen the light as you’ll see tonight. Mexico and Canada will follow. Lots of idiots here still not getting it.

Please understand.. thats a Nice Speach, at least it would be if he actually meant any of it, understand hes a Compulsive Liar and rarely if ever, does anything he states, usually its the exact opposite in fact... a whole lot of blee bla bla blee blee... a** h*** .... in my opinion

I know a lot of people are tired of JT. And they have their reasons. But as a Canadian, I have to say that he did a good job addressing this issue. He literally came across as a concerned Canadian citizen that doesn't want this trade war. He truly doesn't. Nobody does. I gotta give props to JT on this one. He may have made some mistakes, but he did a good job addressing these terrible tariffs.

I think this is a desperate move. Our country is in a big trouble Joe Biden, he burn a lot of money so we have to take that inconsideration of these tariff.

Let's be clear Mr. Trudeau, with your pandering to the EU.. No one in your country is at risk. You're so cozy up there taking other countries and other people's money. Nobody in your country is at risk of harm, unless you want to try something? Come on Son! The U.S. is tired of War. We The People are tired of the killing, the killing you are so comfortable with. There is enough War in the world without you adding to it. Are we crystal clear now? We don't need you. And I am willing to go without a few things to prove it to you. I think a lot of Americans are now. We'll see. MAGA ??

As a Canadian, I may not have agreed with everything Trudeau has done in the past 9 years. However he’s handled this American threat with class and dignity and I’m proud of our response. American/Canadian relations will never be the same. After all of this is over, there is a lot of apologies and healing that has to happen before we can even start thinking about rebuilding this relationship.

Impressive statement, PM Trudeau! I support Canada, even though Minnesota will be hurt a lot by tariffs. Dictator Trump’s actions are indefensible! I’ll be sorry to see world leader Trudeau no longer be Prime Minister. And now Trump wants to arrest college student protestors.

Lots of americans lost their job already thanks to Trump for this blessing and smart move.Trump voters are now on food stamp. ???

I like to start by just saying... Holy sugar honey iced tea he looks like Fidel Castro! Also God bless America but this guy is talking a lot of common sense

As an Australian, our leaders could learn a lot from this.

Canada you are a great democratic country with a vibrant culture with a great economy, you do not deserve to be treated the way you are by the dictator Trump & his Republicans, that is what disrespect is…Trump needs to apologise to Canada & it’s people. The USA is now becoming a world menace, I hope all the nations of the world take notice of Trump’s arrogance & egoism which will start new conflicts & wars soon.\nGood luck to my Canadian friends, with lots of love & respect from Türkiye. ❣️?????❣️

It's going to hurt USA more than they Think, the EU is ready to accept Canadian LNG instead of US LNG...and lots more!