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Trump chose to do this its not Canadas choice and I simple do not see how its justified. This is a tax on Americans make no mistake its OUR prices that will go up as well as Canadians. This sure smells of Russian influence to me, its almost as if Trump is trying to hurt America, he is for sure tearing up the Government. If Putin had a wish list separating us from our staunch allies would be #1

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

Hilarious when Canada goes into depression. Remember Trudeau did that to you instead of fair trade he chose to plummet the Canadian Economy we can get all our resources domestically and pay a little bit more. You're a joke Trudeau

We, the world, told you about all this in advance but they chose it anyway. We were all ok with our boring lives you know. We dont need this. - the people.

Anti Canadianism is what it’s called. Trump chose this ridiculous tarif. We need to stand up to this nonsense

We chose our President Trump And we support him❤

America will no longer carry others, you got high tariffs on America, we put high tariffs on you, turn about is fair play. We voted for Trump to do EXACTLY what's he's doing, this is why everyone is barking now, America has been carrying so many countries for so long, that everyone has forgotten, no longer though. As far as Russia goes, Ukraine is a cash cow money laundering country with a dictator, Russia is not the enemy here, it's you Globalists and Davos clowns that think you can influence the whole world like we are in the matrix, the cat is out of the bag, people are waking up, zelinski chose his fate, and disrespected the U.S. Trump put him in his place. Alot of you are so lost on global politics, all you professed military people saying Putin is the enemy just really shows how little you know. So go ahead Canada and act tough..........you know we carry your country, we don't need your power, our grid is strong, or products etc, the next thing will be car manufacturing plants coming back to America, from Canada and Mexico, where they should be. Let's see how long that tough talk pays Canadas bills ??????????

I hope everybody starts straight out blaming trump. Not the usa. Just explain that we like the usa, but they chose a stupid old man and now we all have to deal with it

Indeed, Trudeau is right: “your govt has chose to put you at risk and raise costs for you, Americans”. Yes, our govt is HARMING US - wants us unhealthy, poor, unsafe. WHY WHY WHY?????

chose all you want in your imaginative world

Respect Trudeau. Respect Canada. Trump, Musk and Vance are mentally ill dictators like Putin. America by voting, choosing these people you chose this path for you a path of global isolation and division and destruction. Putin is laughing now at you America ?.

Trump supporters are not real Americans. They chose hate and racism over saving their own country This is not how you make America great. Nothing good will come from electing convicted felon and the wealthiest man on earth

We are with you Mr. Prime Minister. We love you and the people of Canada. Just some misguided, hateful people that chose to put this racist, ignorant and criminal fool back into the Oval Office. He has no interest or knowledge of governance. We deeply apologize. May God bless you and your people ❣️?????? May God deliver us all from evil.

Just 4 months ago, this rat Trudeau said America made a mistake in voting for Trump, instead of a woman. Americans voted and overwhelmingly chose President Trump. Justin Trudeau should rather try to repair the damage that he has done to Canada and let the Adult Trump run the US.

The Canadian government imposed sanctions on Rwanda on something Canadians don't know anything about, and they chose to punish the people of Rwanda for their own benefits in DRC, now that the tables are turning on them just for tariffs they are crying talking to the american people directly as if they care. \nThe hypocrisy of these countries and their politicians is on another level

I stand with canada and Mexico. My question is why trump chose such a idiotic path? Its like he wants to cause chaos. It's like he wants to destroy our stability. He seems to be more like Putins tool everyday. This is action and others are not acceptable. Id like to introduce a bill to allow a special election by the people to remove any president or elected official whoes actions are detrimental. I think a 2/3 majority is fair. I welcome and comments to my post. Im just a concerned citizen trying to keep some control over our country when our checks and balances have become inadequate.

Trump is what the people voted for and they're gonna get all of trump this time, fools chose their own demise.

For the racist Americans who chose an idiot who has the business finesse of a 5 year old ( bankrupted a casino where the house always wins...Damn!!!) sit back and cheer!! If you think ? the rich will bale you out then you are the biggest of A-holes. Enjoy the clown ? show and kudos to Canada!!!! Note: the key to drug abuse is not the drugs BUT the drug users and abusers. That's just a distraction people!! ??

Trump chose to attack just like Putin chose to attack Ukraine

While President chose to do this because you're allowing criminals and drugs that are causing harm to our country through your border why won't you just stop and fix your border Instead. Because it doesn't meet with your real true plans

Time to kick US out as the world leader at let Canada take over. The world needs a country that is literally defined by politeness instead of a country that chose to elect a president that attacks its allies.

Let's be blunt. A madman was propelled into the most powerfull position in the world because swing states tilted the outcome of this rigged election. A madman, an extremely deranged individual that will turn the US into a mirror image of putin's russia. Explain to me why people chose to vote against themselves? Some people chose to allow a madman to drag them into their own destruction, I did not!

Who the hell do you think you are pay your portion secure your borders and shut up we as Americans don’t need an outsider warning us of what our president chose to do. We voted him in office based on his ideas and what he had set in play. This is the Democrats Democrats are communicating with you people this is bullshit move on or pay up.

This is the BEST response to a bully - DIRECT and to the point! The thing a bully fears most is getting their ass kicked by the one they are bullying! Shame on America -- shame on America!!! Our government chose to do this to us ~ America, wake the FU!!!

Proud to be Canadian, nothing against Americans but you chose Trump while all his actions to come were on the table

Donald Trump wanted to work with you on trade, but you chose to undermine his foreign policy with russian and ukraine.

really thankful i chose not to move to america, jesus.

Europe stands with Canada!!!! Here too we will be boycotting American products!!! We don't stand with fascists or bullies!!!! Trump sold out America completely to his big idol Putin. We warned you for this insanity and still America chose corruption and put a convicted felon and rapist, racist fraudster and liar in Chief in power in spite of all the red flags and warnings and laws you had to bend. Pure Evil!!!

To America .. soo you chose violence..

Putin, trump’s buddy is happy with what is happening, Please remember how trump chose Putin and his oligarchs over his own American people during covid when he sent Putin covid test kits while Americans had trouble finding such kits. TRUMP is Such a patriot isn’t he?

Very well said PM Trudeau! I am very sad, disappointed and frustrated why the American chose this very arrogant, liar and heartless Trum

He chose this life for himself!!!

They had there land. Remember when all the jews were removed and forced to leave. They had Gaza to Egypt. They chose to cross the border into isreal to kill steal snd murder. With the goal of taken all of isreal and there plan failed. Sow now you are all full of hate because by the grace of the God of Israel they didn't

666k likes. Yeah right. I wonder who chose that number.

fake Muslim and tells a water down Islam. Hiding in a Western country . Obviously, they don't like Islam all they would be in their country, true will their religion ... but they chose freedom, which is a Christian value that was built on the Bible, the Ten Commandments, and Jesus Christ

? meanwhile trump and his goons plan to help jews build a third temple on the temple mound actively trying to start the apocalypse and you all follow your anti christ so blindly ? the bible was so right about the Christians that will follow the anti christ to the bitter end when elon starts the mark of the beast (which im sure he'll call X?) you'll all know it's too late and you chose to follow hate over compassion towards your fellow man like your jesus asked of you??

New York went from Bad to Worse with Cuomo to Hochul. They had the chance to elect Lee Zeldin, but they chose Horseface Hochul. It's hard for me to feel sorry for them, even though I know it was mostly the city and not the state.

Well, POTUS Trump is going to have to have a sit down with his cabinet in regards to Article II, Section 2, Clause 1 of the U.S. Constitution. I am talking about declaring MARTIAL LAW in New York. A line was drawn in the sand when a city chose a lawless framing - calling themselves a sanctuary city.\n\nIt would have to be an activation of our entire CONUS forces as New York has 75,000 active police officers, and their National Guard troops to defend their lawless position that is showing to be Anti-Constitutionalist.\n\nIt is time to take action, and this is a last resort. Diplomacy has failed, take over New York by force. These Marxists will have a change of heart when rounds start going down range.

My brother has h1b visa with permanent job offer in the USA. But still chose to stay in India with parents and brother. Try to work in India and make a stronger community instead of these cases.

They chose hate over their family….fk’n disgusting smh

She chose Trump over her own family members.

Chose Ghana

Im Latino but Canadien guy is right. He chose Cash in the app. Bring youuuur change. Check and read your orders. Stop driving around just to get paid. DO SOME CUSTOMER SERVICE…

As an Indian I think these people do deserve to be deported because they chose to come to America illegally, but the way they r being deported is terrifying

Why are you blaming President Trump or Elon because they didnt force those people to go out there with those signs, they chose to do that on their own, because those men looked like adults and knew what they were doing.

So you chose cash as an option and he’s unprepared having no change and you OP are getting hate comments? Delivery guy is a clown

My fellow American brothers and sisters one day you will learn Africa is the future. America is taking it,s last breath.Like when mose came down the mountain and ask the people to make a choice chose carefully .We are of african decent and are look at the same .

Well he can add every American not Native in that case! All else are immigrants doh!!!!???\nIncluding himself & Musk!! It's not as though People of Colour chose to live there, they were kidnapped, stolen from their land, by evil white abusers!!

They are hardened criminals who keep defying USA laws what did they expect! I suspect the majority of them had more than enough money to buy a plane ticket home & chose to break the law!

Trump says EU tariffs will ‘definitely happen’ as Mexico, Canada and China retaliate \nTrump takes softer line on UK, saying ‘I think that one can be worked out’, while Mexico and Canada vow levies and to strengthen ties with each other \n \nPhilip Wen, Léonie Chao-Fong and agencies \nMon 3 Feb 2025 03.57 GMT \nShare \nDonald Trump has threatened to widen the scope of his trade tariffs, repeating his warning that the European Union – and potentially the UK – will face levies, even as he conceded that Americans could bear some of the economic brunt of a nascent global trade war. \n \nIt comes as Trump’s tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China, announced on Saturday, sparked retaliation from all three countries. Mexico and Canada have vowed levies of their own while China and Canada are seeking legal challenges. \n \nTrump said on Sunday night that new tariffs on the EU will “definitely happen”, repeating previous complaints about the large US trade deficit with the bloc and his desire for Europe to import more American cars and agricultural products. \n \nEmpty shelves remain with signs ''Buy Canadian Instead'' after the top five US liquor brands were removed from sale at a British Columbia liquor store in Vancouver. \nAsian sharemarkets tumble in response to Trump tariffs \nRead more \n“It will definitely happen with the European Union, I can tell you that,” he told reporters. “I wouldn’t say there’s a timeline but it’s going to be pretty soon.” \n \nTrump appeared to take a softer line on the UK, citing a good relationship with prime minister Keir Starmer while saying tariffs still “might happen”. “The UK is out of line but I’m sure that one, I think that one can be worked out,” he said. \n \n“Well Prime Minister Starmer’s been very nice, we’ve had a couple of meetings, we’ve had numerous phone calls, we’re getting along very well, we’ll see whether or not we can balance out our budget.” \n \nIn Canada, the department of finance published a list of US products imported into Canada that it will target with a 25% retaliatory tariff starting on Tuesday. \n \nThe list shows products that will be hit in the first round of retaliatory tariffs by Canada starting on Tuesday, and mounts to $30bn Canadian dollars’ worth of goods (about US$20bn). The impacted products include tobacco, produce, household appliances, firearms and military gear. \n \nCanada is also preparing for a second, broader round of retaliatory tariffs in 21 days that will target an additional C$125bn (US$86bn) worth of US imports. The second list would include passenger vehicles, trucks, steel and aluminum products, certain fruits and vegetables, beef, pork, dairy products and more. \n \nFILES-US-CANADA-MEXICO-CHINA-TRADE-TARIFFS<br>(FILES) US President Donald Trump speaks to the press after signing an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on January 31, 2025. Trump is imposing steep tariffs on major US trading partners Canada, Mexico and China, with a lower rate on Canadian energy imports, said the White House on February 1, 2025. Washington will impose a 25 percent levy on imports from Canada and Mexico, with a 10 percent rate on Canadian energy resources, until both work with the United States on drug trafficking and immigration. Goods from China, said the White House, would face 10 percent tariffs. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP) (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images) \nTop Democrats warn tariffs will hit Americans hard as Trump says it’s ‘worth the price’ \nRead more \nClaudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s president, said her government will provide more details on the retaliatory tariffs she ordered on US goods on Monday. Sheinbaum, in a statement on Sunday, said she will announce details on her government’s “plan B” as she insisted that Mexico “doesn’t want confrontation”. \n \n“Problems are not addressed by imposing tariffs, but with talks and dialogue,” she said. “Sovereignty is not negotiable: coordination yes, subordination no.” \n \n'Coordination yes, subordination no': Mexican president responds to Trump's tariffs – video \nSheinbaum and Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau spoke by phone on Saturday after Trump’s administration imposed the new tariffs – 25% on goods from Canada and Mexico, with a lower rate of 10% for Canadian oil, and 10% on imports from China. \n \nTrudeau’s office said in a statement that Canada and Mexico agreed “to enhance the strong bilateral relations” between their countries. Canadian officials have had extensive dialogue with their Mexican counterparts, but a senior Canadian official said he would not go as far as to say the tariff responses were coordinated. \n \n“Now is the time to choose products made right here in Canada,” Trudeau posted Sunday on X. “Check the labels. Let’s do our part. Wherever we can, choose Canada.” \n \nTrump acknowledged the sweeping tariffs he has imposed on Mexico, Canada and China may cause “short term” pain for Americans as global markets reflected concerns the levies could undermine growth and reignite inflation. Asian markets, cryptocurrencies and US and European stock futures slumped in early Asian trading on Monday. \n \n“We may have short term some little pain, and people understand that. But long term, the United States has been ripped off by virtually every country in the world,” he said. day, Trudeau said: “We’re certainly not looking to escalate, but we will stand up for Canada.” However on Sunday evening, a senior government official from Canada briefing reporters in Ottowa on condition of anonymity said: “We will obviously pursue the legal recourse that we believe we have through the agreements that we share with the United States.” \n \nThe official said the Canadian government considered the move by Trump illegal and said it violates the trade commitments between the two countries under their free trade agreement and under the World Trade Organization. \n \n“If other legal avenues are available to us, they will be considered as well,” the official said. \n \nCanada is the largest export market for 36 states, and Mexico is the largest trading partner of the US. \n \nCanada and Mexico ordered the tariffs despite Trump’s further threat to increase the duties charged if retaliatory levies are placed on US goods. \n \nChina also said it would file a lawsuit against the tariffs. The imposition of tariffs by the US “seriously violates” World Trade Organization (WTO) rules, China’s commerce ministry said in a statement, urging the US to “engage in frank dialogue and strengthen cooperation”. \n \nFiling a lawsuit with the WTO would be a largely symbolic move that Beijing has also taken against tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles by the EU. \n \nThe commerce ministry also said the tariffs were “not only unhelpful in solving the US’s own problems, but also undermine normal economic and trade cooperation”. China has said it would take countermeasures to “safeguard its own rights and interests”. It is not clear exactly what form these will take yet. But for weeks Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning has said Beijing believes there is no winner in a trade war. \n \nLate Sunday night, Trump said he would speak with Trudeau on Monday morning and shortly after said he would speak with Mexico as well, although he did not specify that he would speak with Sheinbaum. \n \nBeyond the official response, people were already thinking of ways to cope with Trump’s decision, including by sharing suggestions on social media for alternatives to US products. \n \nCanadian hockey fans booed the US national anthem on Saturday night at two National Hockey League games. The booing continued on Sunday at an NBA game in Toronto where the Raptors played the Los Angeles Clippers. \n \nFrom left to right, Toronto Raptors forwards Bruce Brown, Scottie Barnes and Chris Boucher react as fans boo the United States national anthem before NBA basketball game action against the Los Angeles Clippers in Toronto, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP) \nToronto Raptors fans boo US national anthem after Donald Trump tariffs \nRead more \nOne fan at the Raptors game chose to sit during the anthem while wearing a Canada hat. Joseph Chua, who works as an importer, said he expects to feel the tariffs “pretty directly”. “I’ve always stood during both anthems. I’ve taken my hat off to show respect to the American national anthem, but today we’re feeling a little bitter about things,” he said, adding that he will start to avoid buying US products. \n \nIn the streets, people in Mexico were trying to absorb the announcement on Sunday, although some in the capital acknowledged that they were unaware of the measures. \n \nIn the border city of Mexicali, across from Calexico, California, some people were concerned about the wider implications of a trade war. \n \nDriver Alejandro Acosta says that he crosses the border weekly in his truck to deliver vegetables to US companies. He said he fears US businesses in the Mexicali Valley will no longer want to operate in Mexico and they will move to the US. \n \n“If they raise taxes on the factories here, jobs may also decrease,” he said.