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It only makes sense if Trump and his goon squad are working for Putin. Glad to see Canada standing against this despotic regime.

Canadian’s can’t live month to month with the Sword of Damocles over our heads. I am glad we didn’t capitulate this month. These tariffs may hurt Canada more than the US but we are clearly far too dependent on the US and will benefit more from the tariffs in the long run (by reducing our dependency).

Justin is a little wussy pee on. He disrespected the US and the US president . Glad to see him go .

I’m so glad, someone is speaking up, because America ?? is scary as hell! A bunch of followers, Trump been playing us since the first election ?️ it’s always been about Putin! ??‍♀️

Im from Texas. I have never agreed with the policies of Trump. I'll gladly be on the front lines with Canada.\n\nOur country has not only failed us, but the American people that call themselves American. We have turned into a bigger facist nation than Russia. At least some of them go missing for trying to whistle blow on an international level. Meanwhile, we cry to each other internally as if anyone has the balls to stand up

Now you Canada knows to be Americas enemy is danger but to be America's allies is fatal. Am very glad that America force Canada to swallow this bitter pill?. Thank you America????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

Anti-Americanism is right. Im glad Trudeau stepped up so quickly. Well done. From the rest of the world (specifically the UK)? We'll be doing the same. \nThis is your leaders fault, not the peoples, and I feel bad for you all. \nThose 3,800 down voters? You deserve this. For some odd reason, you arent getting the memo.

As an American I think I’m right to say most of us are on Canadas side. Glad to finally see a great leader like Trudeau call Trump “dumb “!

Trump is a mentally deranged idiot he is not friends with anyone but other dictators cuz that's what he wants to be he has said it and people have heard it yet the dumb people of the United States think oh the orange man in office is great.\nHey Canada you got the room for a family at 7:00 with three dogs and some cats because I will gladly become a Canadian citizen I am ashamed to be an American right now and I do not agree with what Trump is doing and yeah help

You know you done something really wrong when you piss off the Canadians. I am glad they are standing up for themselves and not putting up with Trump's stupidity.

I’m glad my uncles that fought in Europe against the Axis are not alive to see the American president trying to recreate it with Russia. \nCanadians, we stand with you against bullies, and are envious that you have a leader who is sane and cares about you.

Mr Trudeaus government is awesome. best on earth now, EU too. Glad and thx God for i was immigrated to Canada instead usa

As a citizen of the US....we are both Americans, North Americans I am glad you didn't bend the knee to our psychopathic president.

I didn’t vote for Trump. I’m with our allies - ??!! I’m glad leaders are speaking up!

As an American, I applaud you, Justin Trudeau! If only we had a similar sane, smart, compassionate leader here! So glad that Canada is in your capable hands. If you’re the praying, kind, please pray for us! We are a sinking sinking ship…

As an proud American for 67 years I'm frightened for our boarders. We may have Russians marching around here in the distant future. I am glad to say I did not vote for the Orange felon!!?

Im English and glad to hear that speech against the back stabbing Donald. Well done sir ????

I bet mike pence is so glad hes not part of the shit show anymore.

I'm so glad this has happened. Canada is strong enough to fight back. There's a chance it will wake up the American populace before this US Administration goes too far and tarnishes the country for a generation.

I'LL GLAD PAY MORE, TO PROMOTE AMERICAN JOBS, BECAUSE WE WON'T NEED YOU IN 6 MONTHS

We are glad to take your land in exchange. ???

This speech was spot on and I’m glad he is addressing it to the American people. Cause our leaders obviously don’t care.

I'm glad Justin Trudeau is our Prime Minister at this critical time. His poise, intelligence and strength are reassuring. Thank you.

I'm so glad I bought that Canada t-shirt when I took my granddaughter to Toronto. I'll be wearing it a lot!

Trudeau is a lame duck PM. Glad when he leaves office.??

As a Canadian Trudeau is a fool. He's one of the most hated, if not the most hated Prime Minister in history. He's a known liar and has acted like a dictator in this country over his tenure and continues to send OUR money to fight a war on the Ukraine that most Canadians have no interest in. It's funny reading Americans and people all over praising this guy. If you like him so much, you can keep him. Most people would he glad to be rid of Trudeau.

I’m watching from Australia and what I’m seeing happening in America I’m glad to be an ozzy

You ain't reasonable nor polite Trudeau you taking advantage of Americans O V E R find yourself another idiot to play with. Trumps tariffs are long overdue so glad this is happening. We have THE BEST president ✊✊

Why do I feel like Trudeau cares more about my well-being than my own government? Not all of us Americans support Trump. Frankly, I'm terrified of what he's doing. I support your push back, Canada. It only makes sense. I'm glad there are countries out there with safe and logical leaders. Hopefully someday the U.S. can have that again.

Very good I'm glad that he do that I hope mexico do the same I leave in chicago but I'm not agree with the president who uses cheetos make up muy bien Trudeau

We're all so disgusted and saddened about all of this. You're so right about everything that you're saying about trump; Putin has his puppet in this country and he's making the most of it, by helping trump to become dictator here. Please Canada, do what you have to do, we don't want this either; we're stuck with trump until our congress grows a spine and kicks this ugly, vindictive man out of office! Thank you Prime Minister Trudeau, you are what is needed in this crisis! I'm glad to be a Canadian, I just wish I was living there, not here. What a total embarrassment to us all that did not vote for trump. (from Sandi Paquet)

Its very annoying to have a journalist repeat what trudeau has already said, forcing us to miss the Q&A section^ \nThat said, WOW, trudeau has won my respect bigtime. This was prob the best speech ive ever heard from 'mr. nice guy' So very glad he spoke clearly and precisely to the usa public, he is and has done everything correctly

Bless you, Justin Trudeau. I’m glad you brought up the fact that the forces of private enterprise are trying to sneak into your country and turn everything private. Thank you for maintaining your cool and your ground.

I think that Trump is either gone completely mad or he has turned traitor to America. As an Australian I stand completely in solidarity with Canada but really worry about our reliance on the US. If Trump has no loyalty to his neighboring allies , what chance do we have of him supporting us? I am very glad that important people are finally standing up to this bully.

Congratulations to Mr Trudeau on his excellent response to our crazy president. Glad you are our cousins, it makes me feel safer.

I'm doing ongoing research to cease any spend on any US product or service. I'm buying software from Europe, using Posteo for email, deGoogling this year and vastly reducing Youtube. I trace all groceries to eliminate anything US sourced and I now check that products are Mexican and Canadian as much as I'm able and they are supplying. I've stopped planning trips to LA and NYC, I might resume if American voters ever have the good sense to vote en masse against obviously fascist plans and personalities. I've holidayed in Mexico three times and would visit Canada and Europe in future. US is not safe for everyone any longer, not even its citizens and looks to be getting increasingly insecure and offering prosperity only to the already mega rich through crooked policies and agencies. Every week or two I double check the facts on groceries and online products/services to make sure I'm not accidentally buying American. The election was so compromised in November I'm glad people are realising the only action we can take is with our wallets from not logging in to 'big tech' to buying bread and apples etc.

I'm glad i live in a country where the government protects its people! ????????

I’m glad a foreign leader came out and spoke to MAGA directly. Ask other Americans speaking them has not worked. I wish more would do the same

Great speech. Glad someone is standing up to the orange felon, because far too many Americans are too ready to believe his BS and kiss his A$$

I'm glad the Wolf Blitzer shared about his upbringing, growing up in Buffalo and spending his summers in Ontario, so he knows, he gets it that the relationship has been so strong, but now is at an impass.

To every American - why are you doing this to the nation that's had your back through everything for more than a hundred years?\n\nDrag that man out of the Whitehouse, and call Bernie to step in. You'll be glad you did.

Trudeau, I'm glad you used small words when talking to Trump.

So sorry Canada and all the sane countries, I'm so sorry our wannabe dictator and his cult followers are too ignorant of what this will do. I'm so glad you are standing up to this stupidity.

Bet you Canadian's are glad Charlie's your head of state.

wow great speech. Addressing American people, Donald, and Canadians. We are embarrassed what trump has done to our allies. Glad Canada is standing up to trump. This is not about the drug fight. This is about cutting taxes for the rich and now he has to make up for the deficits. A lot of people lost their jobs in the government and now tariffs. Trump and Vance need to be removed. Canada, Europe, NATO, UN, CIA please please do something, you are our last hope

I’m glad Canada is fighting back, don’t let this bully Trump hold anything over your head!

I’m glad Truedeau is saying this and explaining it cause Orange Cheeto is gonna say some STUPID shit lying about it.

Fuck trump. \n\nHe’s ruining our country and I’m glad our REAL allies are speaking out about that.

America is who America voted for. Speaking to the American people? They voted for this. So glad I don't live in that country, which is now like the countries the? in the oval office call S-HOLE countries.

I am very glad our prime minister has stepped up and pushed back hard with what the orange predator down south and his puppet master, Putin, have forced on us. I have no doubt that this is going to be hard economically for us, but is a necessary step. Together, as a sovereign nation, we can weather this \n storm. Im very proud of how much Canadians have stepped up to support local and Canadian companies over American products. As our national anthem says, we stand on guard for thee. That includes all Canadian, no matter what skin color or background we are. United we are, and always will be, a force not to be pushed around.