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I'm Canadian. And in my 50s. We've always tended to joke back and forth about stereotypes from our countries. I've always felt we looked up to American ideals ideas and this is why we felt strong to stand with America with many things. I've sometimes not been happy with our Prime Minister but he left a mark, and I'm proud our country is more united but I'm sad at what cost. I hope this is short lived.. I don't like fighting with family

The world should boycott all american goods and services if they can..

Trump needs to go .. he's going to literally destroy everything the USA has accomplished.. not to mention the disgusting ideology he has of dictatorship . wake up fellow Americans.

I'm an American.. I am so sorry this is happening to Canada. It makes me ashamed of my government! May God intervene, and may God Bless Canada! In the mean time...turn off the power too!

Canadian here (NS): Not the biggest Trudeau fan the last couple years.. buuuut he is hands down more a world class leader of his country than trump every could be right now or ever in the future now. What a shitshow. Trudeau REITERATED the wall street journal's words.. dont spin it like trudeau just name called him out of the blue in the hopes to insite something else. Look INWARD (cough*trump*) and fix your shit. Remember these days my american friends.

I used to work as an interpreter with Canadian Armed forces in Afghanistan.. Canadians are very nice people they fought American war for 20 years but now the US has turned its back to all the allies.what a shame to America.

What can the average American do?? We have no say. We have no wins. Our jobs are being ripped out from under us. While they Ski and Golf. Not to mention the crypto crap.. I’m tired and fed up with this ? swinging when neither of them have a working member amongst them.. over 70? His wife definitely has a ? in her pocket!???

Listen to you're trying to change the American people who voted for Trump that's never going to happen will back him forever.. I've heard enough of this mess

As an American I'd like to say, I didn't vote for this, please don't hate us.. and can I please come live with you guys?? I can't afford a passport cause I'm not a wealthy American, but I'm hard working and I'm polite... Please

As a American.. i stand with Canadas decision.. its unfortunate that we have a child a felon a Russia loving president.. if which i can't believe people voted in to destroy America.. Go for it Canada.. fuck Trump..

And from me to you as an American citizen we are tired of people taking advantage of us..

From Norway, it sadens me to see a country i have always held in high regards end up like a regular thug.. I really hope you Americans wake up soon.. \nTeam Canada all the way!

Americans deserve this, Kamala would've been the right person but these people can't see a Women as President and many didn't vote for her because of her colour bullshit..

It's Simple Math , \n...If Biden would have Walked the Line like a good President , \n...being good to the American people \n..( by Not opening up the Gates and letting in Hell on Earth ).\n.. Then he wouldn't have handed off the Whitehouse Presidency to a common thug \n Do The Math \n.....This Whole Mess we are All in is Biden's Fault ⚡❗

The US is one of the world's greatest democracies, currently run by a group of narcissists who only care about their own interests, who only want the caos.. At this dark moment for the US, I think the world needs the American people to speak out and be true to their values.

Americ had fertilizer before NAFTA.. NAFTA ran many American companies into bankruptcy.. one Example is Farmland fertilizer division

Just a matter of time American business men will understand what's happening and will put Trump administration on a leash.. ?\nYou know it's not about just Mexico anymore.. ?

Talking straight to the American people we don't want to do this to you but your Government chose to do this to YOU.. Wow wake up Americans we are better than this I'm appalled by this Administration it's beyond my comprehension at this point.. I stand with Canadians

Who do you think gets all the money from the tariffs?? Trump and Elon.. Down their pockets.. At the expense of the American people.. I'm from Denmark, and I hope America will see things clearly.. And what is happening now, is absolutely insane..

From Norway. I stand for Canada,Mexico,Ukraina end Europa. Let’s stand together against Trump and his rich friends.. Trump is Pultins puppet and first ´´ladý´… and to your Americans who’s stand up for Canada I respect and are proud of You.

WTH is going on with the americans.. how can you let this happen? this is beyond stupid.. your enemies are laughing and rubbing their hands..

American people voted for Trump to lead America, not Putin..

I'm a retired canadian with a limited budget. I don't mind losing it all to fight for my country. American friends,...stand up and fight against the demise that you will also suffer from..

Trudeau shouldnt talk, he is hated by his own ppl and TRUE AMERICANS STAND WITH THE USA if you dont, you are a traitor plain and simple.. not cater to simpletons like Trudeau who has done more to censor his ppl that protests always follow him. WE the MAJORITY who VOTED for Trump, OUR POTUS is doing what we the PEOPLE want. in the end we dont need Canada, they needs us. thats just a fact. when we sell our good in Canada, they tax us up the wazoooo, and we cant do the same? fk them ... thats not fair. USA is not the world POLICE and this highway robbery from other nations has to come to a stop as we have been giving consistantly for years and been getting the shaft from numbnuts like this fool. now we have a PRESIDENT with BALLZ....... and YES i served this country... 19k tank armored crewman and i served proudly...

I hope Trudeau knows that many, perhaps most Americans support and see Canada as close allies..

I agree on Biden being a bad President.. but this is a whole nother level.. straight the other way. How in the hell can the American people stand behind this behavior and that President?! This is horrible!! Most of the planet hates them already!! It's gonna cause wars, civil wars.. terror and many other things.. how can these blind people not see that?

I am ashamed of our corrupt government and the magat cultists who helped put them back in power. I hope you're all so happy.. things are just grand ?\n True Americans stand strong with our brothers and sisters, our allies around the world! ??We will NOT stop fighting! FDJT FDJT FDJT!

Well said, PM Trudeau. You assessment of the situation is more than impressive. The world has been turned upside down by an aging megalomaniac who wears fake tan and he is damaging all of us, including Americans. Unfortunately, a third of them haven't understood that yet. The saddest part of all this is that his especially harsh treatment of Canada is probably because Trudeau's good looks and that photo with Melania..

As an American who supports justice, integrity, and respect.. to watch this fear/ego charged charade makes me sick and ashamed at what this country has become: a political scam aimed at taking far more than is given, lies stacked on top of lies and a global deception scheme that risks the livelihood of every single citizen. We can’t go on like this. This administration will destroy America before the end.

Canada spends only 27 billion dollars per year on their military budget because America spends 900 billion dollars on their military budget.. Canada saves so much money because America defends Canada with the American military.. Canada should compensate America for keeping them safe.. or increase their military budget so they do not need help from the US..

Justin Trudeau is such an “eloquent” articulate speaker unlike our American “gangster/thug like” bully president..

Dear American.. You voted for the wrong person .. That agent, KGB Krasnov ( trump ) , will destroy your country.. Take today that idiot down, because - tomorrow, maybe - too late .

Trudeau, you are a unmitigated IDIOT!! Any American that buys into your bullshit is an idiot. We know there are many liberal IDIOT'S in America. However Trump is not one of them.. The American people stand with Donald Trump.. Save your B.S. for someone else.

American here.. please dear God.. Canada!! Do what you have to! We support you!! Stand by you. Please don’t forget, this is definitely not our greater America, and are ready and willing to do what we need to. We’ll suffer with you to get to a better America.

Canada was requested numerous times to help stop the flow of fentanyl which Mexican cartels trafficked that killed 200,000 Americans. Trudeau's reply is only 1% of fentanyl comes through Canada.. even though they don't properly secure the border and everyone knows the amount is significantly higher.\nTrudeau ran to Mexico to sweet talk THEM into mutual trade deals rather than assist the US stopping Mexican cartels.\n\nTrudeau should be arrested and tried by military tribunal for his participation in 200,000 deaths.

I am a American but I do not support Trump in anyway.. He is a idiot and should be thrown out off office immediately... I am sorry to Ukraine and all countries being affected by this pathetic idiot. My heart goes out to you all and I encourage you to hit back hard.

Just wild. USA is threatening Canada (and American citizens) with job loss, economic decline, and recession. For what reason? \n\nAt the same time, they are sitting alongside Russia trying to come up a peace deal that they can force on Ukraine, cutting healthcare for the citizens and blaming dwarves for plane crashes.\n\nWe’ve legalized marijuana up here so let me just have a reality check.. Is this real?

Canada.. most Americans are with you. We don’t want this!

The Brainwashed Americans should be ashamed of themselves to believe that Trump is the Answer, the guy is going to tear the world apart and that goes one way.. wake up the mans filling his own pockets as much as he can for 4 years

The Drug Fentanyl is coming into the USA because Americans want it to come in .\n. America would be better employed finding the reason for people to need this narcotic .Maybe it's because your . society is so unfair, maybe it's because you have so many people without money, possessions, education and opportunities . Maybe it's because you don't look after your sick and elderly and UNDERPRIVILEGED.. Trump should not blame other country's HE SHOULD ACT LIKE A REAL LEADER . And show leadership AND focused on improving the well-being of all citizens.

Canadá still ❤️ American people!! and we are very sorry that you guys have a president who is bullying.. all the citizens around your country ? as Elon son told Trump he needs to go away and also Elon they are destroying USA specially median class… In my point of view the citizen puts the president and also they can take away since he is abusing of power !!

The real question is, will the American that will be affected by these changes stand up. Trump and the people in is circle won’t feel the effects of these tariffs. But the average American will. He ran on lowering prices, just to turn around and sing a different tune.. mind you it’s only the second month of his term. What will America look like in 4 years? Will there be an America in 4 years? The average American can’t afford a $400 rainy day. Many rainy days are coming our way..

The J.. not american.\nThey want the people of american out and this is theirs strategy. We love Canada /Canadian ❤️

I have my quarrels with some policies enacted by my government, and I have my issues with Trudeau himself.. But this is leadership. Eloquent, passionate and reasonable. Oh! and in two languages. Admit it, Americans, you wish you had this kind of leadership.

US GDP is around 30 trillion. This 180 billion is literally nothing.. also, it’s on the CANADIAN payer. Lmao it doesn’t even touch American consumers. It’s like saying “you stepped on my toe, watch me step on my other toe to spite you.”

Having scanned the social media posts on Fox and others, it would appear that the Americans on here are in the minority.\n\nMaga TOTALLY agrees with Trumps actions.. they love him and in their eyes he is making America great again.

Americans have alot of apologising to do once the dust settles, if they still exist..

Satanic Evil Trump not a republican he stole this party like he stole the election you know that he's a convicted felon , he's a child molester with Jeffrey Epstein , the man that love grabbing women by the p---- , cult leader using religious to get these corrupted religious mega follower's to back him up and Putin's little puppet , humiliating and degrading our friend from Ukraine this list goes on with this American Traitor no more talking take our business to Europe . The America Justice system and Politicians represent the people, who make decisions have turn their backs on us and even their own people in the USA push to have Elon Musk Canadian birth right remove from our great country Canada . Elon not worthy to be even call a Canadian . Oh no we can't forget dear old JD Vance who speaks against gay right and he worn little girl clothes in high school and still today wear makeup around his eyes. And the mega Christian followers , call them leaders sent by God they better start reading their holy bible cause it all written in the holy book..

As an American, I feel shame for what our unfit executive team is doing to our country and our relationships with our friends and allies and abandoning the Ukrainians to Putin’s war crimes and immoral war. trump is a morally bankrupt miscreant and an embarrassment to America. Canadian friends , rational Americans will course correct and override this maga extremist scourge..

This is what trumpets voted for because Biden was so damn horrible...? I hope they remember that when they all are going even more broke and their voices aren't heard anymore by a narcissist.. I say it's exactly what Americans need to learn from the pain.. so we can look past these parties and move forward.