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What is going to happen with NORAD? I am Canadian and I would have never expected such nonsense coming from an American president! I truly believe that Trump wants a third world war because he thinks it would help his country’s economy. He is definitely the worst president of the USA ever!

I don’t think the US President and his DEI (incompetent) coat-tail grabbers, understand the full extent of what trade wars can do to the world.

S**ts weren't expensive enough, now we are in a trade war.

I feel like Putin and Kremlin has completely brainwashed and poisoned our new Administration so that they act as per Putin vision of aggression. Recent tariff to our neighbors and allies will damage the American economy and hurt America people. No one wins in Tariff war.

This dude is crazy! All he had to do was secure his boarder ! He started this war . War is his word ! Can you imagine having a leader that doesn't care about your security?

Donaldimir Trumpin is launching a Trade war on everyone except Russia. Let that sink in..

CANADA SHOULD feel the pain of sanction ----------- if there are n no winners in trade wars -- then reflect that on Rusia

It makes zero sense. I can't even. What country am I actually living now ? ??WTF ? Just WTF ??? Trade war mKes zero sense Kissing Putin's arse is disgusting. Peace thru strength my arse. We giving Putin everything he could want and no negotiob has even begun.

USA is not friend, not ally anymore... USA became an enemy of all West countries. USA is working for russian interests and for war criminal now... So, enough making illusions. USA is gone. Finito.

Good to see Trudeau set the tone cos Mexico needs to set the same tone and the EU should be equally harsh in its terms. Trump is starting a trade war with Allies while cozying up to Putin. Putin must be laughing watching this. How much the world has changed for Putin. Trump is doing everything Putin wants and more.

Its not a trade war. Its an even playing field , they are reciprocated to reflect your trade barriers ...

The president of the US is causing war. Can someone please tell me why, other than to show a power trip. It affects the American people tax payers who are already struggling. You people who think this is ok, better tell your president to stop siding with Putin and look out for the well being of Americans. I am sick of it .

The dumbest trade war in history- WSJ

As a Canadian this Trudeau is an absolute B A S T A R D And has held us hostage for 10 years crippling our economy before this tarrif war kicked off which he himself caused by doing absolutely nothing about anything except gay pride movement this WEF puppet Trudeau is a LIAR and everything he’s spoken he’s done to Canadians before this distraction.don’t kid yourselves he a spoiled platinum spoon fed trust fund baby who’s achieved nothing of importance on his own

It's not a trade war

It's just the worst timeline to live in, our entire list of allies will turn their backs on us and we'll be left alone with Russia and DPRK as our only backing. Canada, I will fight by your side if there is ever some war between our countries.

You are an excellent neighbor Canadian. This trade war is thoughtless and stupid. As usual trump is spreading lies to justify his acts, but this will hurt the American people as much as it hurts the Canadian people. The Wall Street Journal got it right. Trumps idea is wrong.

If it’s not evident by now it’s obvious that iT has declared war on the people he was elected to serve.

TRUDEAU HAS BEEN FORCED TO STEP-DOWN AS PRIME MINISTER BECAUSE HE HAS DESTROYED CANADA AND MADE US COMPLETELY VULNERABLE TO ANY TRADE WAR WITH THE USA!

Despite: \n \n- Releasing felons and undermining the justice system, \n- Picking fights with every U.S. ally, \n- Suggesting NATO can no longer rely on America a direct gift to Russia’s strategic goals, \n- Dismantling government institutions, weakening internal stability, \n- Defying the rule of law and disregarding the separation of powers, \n- Appointing loyalists to key positions, consolidating control, \n- Leaving the U.S. vulnerable to Russian cyberattacks by scaling back security efforts, \n- Siding with adversarial nations like Russia while alienating traditional allies, \n- Smearing a democratically elected president at war pushing for a regime change that favors Russia, \n- And systematically weakening global alliances, fracturing Western unity to Russia’s benefit, \n- Ignoring the growing threat of Chinese expansion, weakening the U.S. position in global power struggles, \n- Encouraging political violence and extremism, further fracturing the social fabric and putting democracy itself at risk, \n- Turning a blind eye to the economic crisis, with inflation, rising debt, and an unstable market exacerbated by reckless economic policies, \n- Chipping away at civil liberties, normalizing authoritarian behavior, and restricting freedom of speech. \n \nTrump is still your president. \nAnd what does the U.S. have to show for it? \n \n- No strengthened alliances. \n- No economic gains. \n- No enhanced national security. \n- No diplomatic victories. \n- No solid foundation for the future just a nation divided, with its core values slowly eroding. \n \nEvery move seems to serve Russia’s interests while leaving America weaker, more isolated, and more divided. \nAnd yet, there are no mass protests, no storming of the Capitol, no widespread political fallout. The U.S. hasn’t fallen in a blaze. It’s crumbling quietly, a victim of divide and conquer.

The U.S. leadership is “lying through their teeth” about fentanyl concerns motivating the trade war, aka Trump and Nutlick

Gay, gangs, pride,hateful, gun violence disrespectful people in America, not teaching kids in the way of God is making America fall slowly, look at wars China is rising there military is coming up.\nWake up America stop all this bad things and pray apologies to God the give America one more chance to stand

It is too bad. But war is declared against à thug à convicted felon and rapist. See the elegance of Trudeau amidst these hardtimes. We just won't be treated like a rug you walk on. Too bad for the American People. We will never ever do business with you whatever the government may be. It is over with US once and for all.

How does the War end Trudeau, without taking with to Putin. Trudeau needs this fight to remain in power… BS get to the table, not talking potshots at Trump…

A trade war?

America has to stop having these countries back in war time

Canada should immediately shut down all enhanced border measures that were taken in hopes of averting this trade war. No point in protecting America's border FOR THEM any longer.

this goofball started the trade war by implementing DIGITAL SERVICE TAX against americans. its funny this is avoided to be mentioned at all costs.

Trump plzz STOP this ridiculous trade war man! Tariffs are fun... for complete idiots but real businessmen do NOT do this especially to your biggest costumers. Be friends! Stop needless wars life is already really hard enough with all the shite going on atm, there is no need to make it even harder. Plzz just stop it! Before it is too late!

As an American, I'm so embarrassed. I stand with you all! Sending ?? the strength to fight and end this war!

Canadian war crimes are legendary

This American trade war against Canada has NOTHING to do with Fentanyl - That is à puerile pretext. The American motive is far more sinister: crush Canada and once they’re desperate, extract concessions, up to an including annexation. The US is now a 19th century Imperialist Oligarchy , modelled on Putin’s Russia.

An increase in Anti-Americanism?!\nYou started a trade war against us!\nOur opinions about America, & particularly your Demented God Emperor Drumpf, are fully justified.

Shut your mouth and rest your fingers, you support the war? Pack up your shit and support it in real life, send your kids to fight for the brave people of Ukraine, Liberals telling people how to feel is what lost them the election, they never learn, bunch of cowards with big mouths.

This Canuck is perfectly fine with a scorched earth response. A trade war for no reason and a stated desire/demand for my country to cease to exist justify said response. Turn off the electricity, oil, minerals and lumber exports as a start. All of it. I have no problem with most of the American people, but this is ridiculous.??

Best wishes to Canada success in this trade war.

Civil War coming soon.

This is III world War, economic one and he has started by a lunatic man.... China I'll be more power than never..... Don't forget China ownes billions of external debt from USA. Trump you are a criminal, the history will put in the right place.....

Our PM is right; the end goal is to cripple Canada economically so Trump can take our resources and territory. I am saying Trump intentionally. I know the vast majority of Americans don't want this trade war but if you think Canadians are just gonna lay down and take the abuse, you're high as a fucking kite on your own fumes. We won't got down without a fight and Canadians know how to fight dirty.

Clearly, Trudeau is DOING HIS JOB to stop the trafficking of illegal Fentanyl. So why is Trump LYING to start this trade war? What's his real underlying objective?

I am Canadian. Totally disagree with the tariff war. The personal animosity and pettyness between Trump and Trudeau should not negatively affect folks on both sides of the border. Hopefully this stuff will stop when Trudeau finally leaves the stage at the end of the month.

Tariff war.. nice..

I love this…the Democrat Party supports war after decades of crying for peace. Wasn’t Bill Clinton the one who went to Russia when it was still really closed up?

The U.S. didn't launch a trade war. Trump did. He doesn't represent the will of the people. He represents a small slice of our population. Sad.

The majority of Canadians here stand with Trump.\nWhy do all these clowns want to keep this war going?.\nIf you want WW3 with Russia so bad have at it.

Canadian here too. Thank most of you americans for this outpouring of support, and seems many from both sides of the aisle. \n\nFor my part? I do believe you have a russian asset as president now. Even the freaking Russians just came out and said US policy is now aligning with Russias own. Hes abandoning an ally in Ukraine unless Ukraine gives an unconditional surrender to a guy who says he is not interested in any deals, and broke his OWN TRADE AGREEMENT stopping just short of actual war with Canada and Mexico. Our own PM as you hear, says Trumps goal is to destroy our economy and annex this country. \n\nYou have a russian asset in the seat folks. \n\nDo something about it.

Fear mongering at its finest.. why throw the word war into this.. they dont want the smoke.. i think we should trade citizens.. leftist to canada far right in america.. lets see which on prevails

All Governor Trudeau talking about a non-existent trade War these are just tariffs and in any way shape and form a war? Canada's military is so underfunded by Governor Trudeau Canada would almost certainly lose any conflict at ever thought with America or any tier one adversary, my suggestion Mr Trudeau you need to exit stage left and make room for somebody who has the courage to deal with the Tangerine bird

if theres no winners in a trade war why play the tit for tat?

Trump is like Putin, lying lying lying. There was nothing what Canada could do or can do to stop this Trade war. I would even not dismiss that Trump is planing to invade Canada or Mexico. Trump is the same Gangster as his handler Putin in Moscow.