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Keep noticing in the news. That it keeps coming from the angle how it's going to hurt American citizens. Never what it's going to do to Mexico or Canada. Just how bad it is for America. What about the other side? What will Canada and Mexico feel? What goods? Always from the angle of be scared America this sucks for you and only you.

People blaming canadian borders ? too funny.. they cant even figure out their own border and want to blame canada. How many people from america are running here? Trump be smoking fent.

Not just Canadians and Mexicans, but people from all over the world should stop buying American made products. Let's all help Make America Great Again!!!

they have so much pride for their country yet they choose to flee their OWN COUNTRY AND ILLEGALLY CAUSE PROBLEMS BY INVADING BEAUTIFUL AMERICA

You know America usually helps out countries that are at war or in shambles Venezuela is basically having a civil war yet you guys won't take any refugees.... But you took a bunch of Ukrainians in...

Is this the beginning of the fall of America? A president who cared more for the rich and less of the common people. The cycle continues.

I don't think the average viewer knows why the US is doing this. They're trying to combat illegal immigration and fentanyl as well as Mexican compliance with the drug cartels.\n\nThe reason tariffs are being used is because America is in a very powerful position when it comes to trade. The american economy doesn't rely on trade like Canada (67%), Mexico (73%) and China (37%). American trade accounts for only 24% of its massive GDP. if you removed all trade from america, it would still have larger economical output than china, mexico and canada COMBINED. yes. Combined. \n\nFurthermore, Canadian trade with america account for almost 80% of all trade in canada. A 25% increase would be absolutely devastating to canada. In america its about 13% so a 25% increase would cost more but it wont have any significant impact.\n\nNo doubt this tarrif war will cause far more problems for canada mexico and china than america. By a LOT. \n\nI dont think america is being selfish either. China does nothing to protect america from sending precursor chemicals to america to manufacture fentanyl. Canada facilitates illegal immigration and fentanyl into america with no accountability. And mexico is illegal immigrants by the MILLIONS and is literally working with the drug cartels. If they sort out those issues the trade war ends. \n\nI think america has every right to go to war to protect its sovereignty and its people.

Illegal is illegal. Send them back ALL and let them come in the legal way. Americans are tired of being drained by these people who have not contributed to our economy. They are taking bread out of our family's mouths. That includes the criminals and non-criminals alike. They are all criminals if they came in illegally. America is waking up. That is one of the reasons we voted for President Trump. Send them back.

In 6 months the America economy will be booming and Canada will become a failed state. Check back in on my comment on August, 2nd, 2025.

so it is Mexico first and Canada first, but not America first?

Most don’t get it. Sure, it’s gonna hurt, at first. Growing pains. America doesn’t need anyone. We will be stronger being self sufficient. It’ll take a bit but we will come out stronger and better.

Yes America don't have oil? Between two country's is DJT. ????????????????

Why is this america bullying friends and silent in front real enemies like china and russia ?

Canada will become Americas Ukraine!

Why is America now making its friends into enemies? Doesn’t America need them?

Yeah, America should take care of his own people first

I think that the UK, EU and Canada, if they play their cards right, can come out of this car crash presidency stronger and more independent from America. They’re shooting themselves in the foot.

There’s nothing Canada can do when they have a surplus of 150 billion with US so if US put terrace at 25% and can put Terrace at 25% then Trump put it at 100 who’s gonna feel the pinch everything that has American they have gas they have wood they have all the minerals of Canada has they don’t need Canada for anything. And you think that I’m proud of American. I’m actually Canadian but I’m a realist needs America America doesn’t need Canada.

Let's make America last ( in line ) lol

Just become America already noobs

Trump is Right as he wants to protect America. Mexico is acting as a 3rd party for China by sending Tarriff Chinese goods into the U S.

Make America Great Again - !

A new war in North America is happening, and the winner is yet to be seen.

Just remember, 1/2 of America didn't want Trump

Lol America is doomed

Trump is _lying_ about his reasons for putting tariffs on Canadian goods? Really? Now that's totally _in character_ for America's Liar In Chief, _the Felon_ in the White House.

That's probably why Elon has a Tesla factory in China so he can sell the cars outside America without much tariff, as more countries are applying tariif on America.\nBecause of that, more companies in America will make a sister company outside America ?

So if America sold a massively addictive drug to your countries you would be ok with that killing your citizens. ???????? Really mabey ask yourselves why is trump doing this.

This man Isilated whole America

America don't need the world. America have God. Trump don't succumbs. Trump should immediately banned Mexico and Canada products to the USA

Just for perspective….a belligerent communist dictatorship has a 10% tariff ; and friends and allies of America get 25% tariffs. Really sends a message on how America values friendship, peaceful neighbours, loyalty and democracy, doesn’t it?

What can we expect from a convicted felon President who bankrupted a CASINO ? Now he is going to hurt Americas friends and bankrupted the USA very sad

Canada already have taxes on imports from North America. Good luck Canada

This American totally understands your need to protect your economy, Canada...and supports your decision. Hopefully one day, America will be forgiven for this madness--if it survives. ?

The Americans will soon be poorer and more isolated than ever. Trump wants to make America great again? He is going to piss everybody, even the few nations that had kept good relations with US.

EVERY MEXICAN POLITICIAN HAS A RELATIONSHIP WITH THE CARTELS!\nTRUMP is trying to use TERRORISM to get other countries to do what AMERICA CAN'T,,,,,,,,HOLD THEIR OWN CITIZENS (Americans) to the rule of law. Why doesn't AMERICA stop the USE OF DRUGS,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Because they can't, they cannot control their own people.

America is doing what is should have a long time ago, bravo to Trump for shaking the tree.

Is all this bullying of neighbors and back foot in foreign policy how to make America great again?

As an American, I welcome all countries being threaten by Trump and his version of America to fight back. Arguing and reasoning with the other half of America isn't working for us. But maybe, a reality check by hurting their wallets will. Do it--don't hold back. Don't bow down to this wannabe dictator. The other half of America can survive--those who voted for Trump will not.

Let the Africans be deported ,because they are the source of corruption in Africa ,they corrupt Africa and run to America

Hey Canada, wanna sell your gas & oil to Europe? We'll gladly buy it all. Bypass America altogether. Tariff-free.

Don't they know authorities no less than Chris Cuomo, Bill Maher, AIC, Illhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib have saud America was never great? Ih yeah, add Big Mike too.

Mexico and canada dont need america,america are done

Trudeau has already destroyed Canada so bad. Canada will be crushed in this tariffs war to such an extent that it will finally beg America to take it in as 51st state.

If the US has a trade deficit with Canada of 200 billion, America has nothing to lose if it completely shuts down trade all together, the alternative is for Canada to set up shop in America.

As a European I am so sorry to hear this. I love America, but this is going to cause so much harm in the relationship between the countries of the west. It is only a matter of time before Trump does the same for goods coming from the EU.

The USA has elected it's worst president in Donald Trump. I still don't see what translates to competence or professionalism in Trump. He may be a necessary figure to reset certain things. But he is going to harm America's socioeconomic status

Wow - this makes me sick - bunch of entitled ass-wipes - and don’t come back at me - I’ve known hunger and poverty. Venezuelan people are hated in most of Mexico, Central and South America. They come from a communist country and they are used to getting free everything. They cross 7 countries to shop for the best country with the best benefits near them hence the U.S. Biden messed the U.S. big time by giving them each thousands each in an EBT card to buy their own food cuz they complained about the free food we provided and therefore they were given the money cards and free luxury hotels for housing, free medical, etc. So their people contacted their people over there that we give free luxury 5 star hotel living and money cards over here, open border, etc. We had some at my apt. complex - broken glass in the pool, loud music way past midnight cuz they didn’t have to work -went on for about three years till they were finally evicted. Rudest people i’ve ever met. SMH

America is such a dump.

Oh and leave our natural resources America!