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Honestly the batshit crazy comment reflects the #1 concern most Canadians have with the United States. We have conservatives and religious types but they're all more or less respectful and they don't try to control Canadian society. In comparison, at least a fifth of Americans are borderline fascists, and none of us want anything to do with those types of people. Since Trump took office they've become a hundred times worse, as now they're even threatening annexation. Sorry if it's hard to accept, but America has a serious problem right now, even if you're a good person.

He spoke about a lot more than fentanyl ...but indeed that was the running theme for border security....I don't think anyone thought fentanyl was being funneled in serious amounts from the northern borders...he's really pointing out the amount of USA made products that aren't purchased by Canada, etc...Canada doesn't really strike me as an issue, I couldn't say what truly prompted this trade war...

Anyone who likes CNN, JT or the liberal party has serious mental issues. What a disgrace to Canada.

Trump is proof that America stopped taking itself seriously a long time ago.

The whole world watching each and everyone that how the excellent leadership that not only lead its country very well and also leads other countries with compassion, rational and pragmatic though, serious engagements for peace process to deal with conflicts, violence and war but the current leadership seems determined to push long established traditions of honesty, integrity, transparency, rationality, pragmatism and even common sense in deep crisis with unlimited stupidity, ignorance, violent leadership, rude language and flouting all long established rules of diplomacy thrown away overnight and ridiculing even global leaders who command great respect from international community and at the same time bluntly taking side with all dictators of the world and supporting, promoting, patronising violence, war, mass murder at the cost of priceless human lives! Horrible! The ghosts of Hitler return back in the largest democracies of the world!

Americans, wake up to yourselves. You all knew Trump and his family are corrupt, you all knew his fellow Americans have found him guilty of federal crimes, including rape, and you all knew his intention to follow the so-called “Project 2025.” You all knew that Vance is a man-child, too. You knew Trump’s family profited from corrupt pork barrel dealings that grew out of his first term as your president. You knew he has a penchant to be an autocrat, like his friend in North Korea and the other ghastly dictator in Russia. You knew his intentions on the world stage. And you knew Trump’s mind has failed. Still, most of you actively chose to reinstall that monster in your highest office. You have replaced the king your forefathers fought, killed and died to remove from ruling the new territories that were to be created to be free of dictatorial power - something your grandparents, parents, brothers, sisters, sons and daughters, and your own good selves have killed and died to protect! Still, most of you chose to put this poor imitation of a man into your presidency. Soon you will look around and realise you are losing serious respect and dignity, allies and meaningful friends. And you will have done this to yourselves.

Trump has seriously united the entire world together... against him. Well done!

Trump is serious about making Canada a US state....these are the opening moves to take it over. Beat it down severely economically, weaken it, get internal strife escalated, move in to 'save it' IMO.

Could US take on the Veitcong or the Taliban or the Germans or the Italian's or anyone on there own???? Tell me what war the US has won on its own? They couldnt even take on tribes without serious losses ?. The amount of people laughing & mocking us when you arent even educated ????

Oh noes two capitalists are arguing over capitalism whatever will we dooooooo\n\nNo but seriously this is awesome if you are pro human... Hopefully this is the end of oligarchy?

I am a staunch republican. But I believe Trump is seriously harming U.S. \nCanada is our friends and allies and he launches tariff attacks on them?!?!

HAHAHAHAHAHA\n\nGovernor Blackface Castreau Junior isn't a serious man. That's why he'll never be respected. ?

As someone also recently abandoned by the US (albeit in a much more serious way, as a European) I have full solidarity with our Canadian friends. ❤

this historically impossible mix between English and French ancestors has given one of the most educated and polite people on the planet . But also one of the bravest and most determined. To start hostilities with them is a serious mistake, Mr. Trump.

He kept a cool head when DT described it as the 51st U.S. state, with the intention of annexing Canada.\n\nThe fact that he will leave his post as prime minister in a few days has allowed him to speak without complex and without restraint, but also influenced by the serious threat to the country and its economy. He leaves with his head held high with a speech that will go into history, it will be part of his legacy.\n\nThe comments are complimentary of Canada, and it is true that they are kind, caring and welcoming people. To be part of it for 40 years, I am currently impressed by the solidarity of the people who boycott American products in supermarkets. They do not do it to harm the Americans they appreciate (spend their holidays at home) but to punish DT for his arrogance and lies. Human stupidity has no nationality.

To half to two thirds of America, sorry eh. But seriously, figure it out bud!

Any idiot who still thinks Donald Trump is doing a good job, then I have serious doubts about their critical thinking skills. Today I listened to Donald Trump lie and gaslight the American people, and the spineless Republicans in Congress cheered. What traitors they are to the American people.

As a Frenchman, I can’t find the first bit of explanation, nor logic, in Trump’s strategy - if we can even call it strategy. The US will be the biggest loser in this situation, but Trump and his mini-Trump (Vance) will eventually find a way to explain that the US misery is the product of malign states. With Trump at the top, the US is going to lose its mind once and for all. I can’t believe that I once seriously thought about becoming an American citizen… the American dream is now COMPLETELY dead.

Justin Trudeau on his way to win the next election. He has found a serious cause to pursue.

I need to move to Canada. Serious question, how does a US Citizen become Canadian resident? US is falling apart, no longer a place I love. It's so sad.

PM Justin Trudeau took the right approach, kindly raised his tone, looked dead serious into the camera, and delivered some great points. Thank you, merci Capitaine. We stand for a united North America and back to peaceful times. A Canadian who stands for Ukraine.

Thus is getting more serious by the min.

Man, y’all about to be 51. I’m serious.

We, Canadians, are going to be fucked 100%. Like Ukranians. Trump wants to crush Canada until it bends its knees.....he intimidates, coerces and extorts. We are living in an extremely serious moment, and it has only just begun. 75 million people voted for him. If there was a new vote today, he would still win. The United States wants a strong, loud-mouthed president who will crush the past and reinvent a new world. the rest is to follow. If it wasn't so brutal and frightening, it would be fascinating.

I want to be a Canadian I'm serious somebody please help me I don't know how to go about it

Still a wimp you are Justin , just a serious wimp

Washington State resident here. Could we secede and merge with BC? Seriously, Trump has made it absolutely clear that his actions and intentions have nothing at all to do with what is good for the ordinary citizens of this country or the future of American democracy. Please know that you have our full support for your retaliatory actions. We will endure this together until this treasonous egotist in the White House is reined in somehow.

I do agree with you for some things but not all and i do think it was your best speach since 9 years but it does not take away what you have done wrong over your 9 years attacking freely canadien on there rights example:hunting right, sportshooting rights and freedom of expressing,running after the wrong person example:taking away legal firearms when they are not the problem since 80% of illegal firearms comes from outside the canada, I think that trump is just not taking canada seriously, over the past years since you are in power,canada has made a very bad name except for the freedom convye, which in that case made canadien stick together while you steaded in your office,i do think that a new leader/party should take place and give a chance for canada to walk out the mase you have done over 9 years

Sounds like a little boy crying for his mother.., seriously. Strategist and see how you can get your nation out from this. See how China did it. They have long diversified since Trump 1.0 into ASEAN countries, and ASIA, especially the mid east and Africa.

Trump hates him because he got caught at G7 making fun of Trump with other leaders. Sometimes journalists are stupidly revealing a private joke and getting the revengeful deprived of humor Trump to go after him . Same with Putin going after Zelenskyy. Dictators have zero sense of humor because they take themselves way too seriously.

Seriously go fix your country don’t come and destroy ours.

People can say many bad thing about Trudeau, he's not perfect as a leader, but who is perfect seriously? Conservative party? I don't think Polievre is perfect either, there is no easy way to deal with this, it'S going to cost a LOT of money for Canada to make sure that people and industries survives this...

USA is now aligned with Russia and fighting with Canada. Seriously, Americans wake the fuck up. Is this what you voted for last year??? ?

The fact that you CNN choose this numbskull to get behind says alot, you guys can have each other. What a joke, seriously laughable!

Listen, the numbers don’t look good for Canada. America have the resources to withstand long term pains of tariff while Canada can only withstand a short term before a serious recession

Yep.... that's exactly how our US President sounds. Completely eloquent, thought provoking and with concern and passion for all human beings everywhere. ..................... I mean.... honestly.... does anyone feel that America is stronger & safer today? I doubt even the most ardent supporter of President Trump can honestly think that.... This is getting pretty darn serious and I'm not happy about that. IT IS ONLY THE FIRST MARCH of his SECOND TERM!!!!

Seriously…MAKE IT MAKE SENSE

When the leader of another country is more concerned for us US citizens than our own government, we have a serious problem.

Trump is going to start World War III with our allies. Seriously. Republicans? Congress. Enough Already

This guy looks like a fake actor. People fall quick with words and fake faces. Canada is not helping much. There is gotta be a catch. Lots of people cross from Canada and nobody points at them. Get yourself to work fake face. It's time that everyone takes the US serious. Now cry. The US will start to produce stuff. Just watch.

guys seriously wtf. Don't let Trump do this

I seriously respect him. I still want the west coast to part ways and go with Canada or separate in general. Trump is burning every bridge that took years to build.

Trudeau has lost his mocking, boyish smile towards Trump, back in his first term at the G7 meeting. Trudeau now looks serious!

Oh Trudeau... !!! ? Of course, he too has made some unfortunate decisions for Canada's state affairs over the past few years, but no argument THIS is what a serious, competent, bright world leader looks and sounds like!!

Lol you can't win a trade war. Trudeau is a tyramt and not a serious person. Step down

I would take this guy more seriously if he didn't disarm his population.

It must be nice having a competent, serious, intelligent leader represent your country to the world. Americans wouldn't know what that feels like.

Do you really think that Trump doesn’t understand that he is being “played” by Putin?? Seriously? Trump is working for Putin and gets paid to do this.

Drug cartels are not terrorist organizations. They are criminal organizations. Serious ones. However it is dangerous to label anything strongly opposed by government as terrorist - unless your goal is to remove constitutional protections for that group.

Serious question: if we agree that tariffs are a bad idea, a dumb idea, why then do countries targeted by Trump retaliate with tariffs? \nNote I'm not in favour of tariffs.