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Thank you so much for your wise and words. I’m not an canadian nor american, but I feel just a little better now after all horrível Trump interventions.

The best leader ever trump will pay for this with the cost on American people

American here, Canadians are our neighbors and friends. It is understood that Trumps actions will hurt all of us. We know that Canada must take action. Prime Minister Trudeau is a wise leader. I respect his actions.

Trump's doing this to tank the stock market. Buy low, sell high, start reporting on administration members and the stock they currently may be buying up. He will gleefully watch regular Americans suffer so he can make money. Anyone that think he cares about them is delusional.

Donald Trump did we Americans do not stand with him we love y'all I STG

Seeing it clearly now, Trump is doing this to kneecap canadian businesses so american billionaires can come in and buy them which in a recession economy will be super easy

President Trump is making moves in the best interest of America. Canada when you control the entry of phentonol to the US than we can talk. President Trump has said he going to protect Americans from dying from phentonol and thats what hes doing. Bye Canada you need us .. we dont need you!

I am a patriotic American. I apologize to Canada for what Trump has put Canada through and what he intends to do to Canada in the future. All I can say is that there are many people who wish Trump out of office and are doing what they can to achieve that end. So sorry Canada. I hope one day you can forgive Americans for allowing this monster to seize and exercise the power of the presidency.

this is time when American nation have to show the World they won't stay with Trump's dumbest economic and external politic

This is retribution to all Americans for not electing him in 2019. Trump IS that kind of person.

It's simple Trudeau. Remove the tariffs THAT WERE ALREADY IN PLACE on American goods before Trumps tariffs were placed; Trumps tariffs goes away. Keep thinking that you can beat the US economy, and he will crush yours.

Anti-Americanism- WTF this whole trade war is trump’s doing- Trump is anti-Canada

Putin has never been happier in his entire life. He OWNS trump. The USA is pathetic for putting comrade trump back in power. Reap what you sow MAGATs, I hope you all lose your jobs and your companies go under. All SANE Americans stand with Canada!!!!!

I am an American. The actions taken by Trump is appalling! I stand with our allies!???????

This is a heartfelt plead and out of consern for our American freinds, please don't let this tryrant ruin you lives!\n\nAmerica is no longer the Leader of the Free World - Felon Trump First = Make America Gross Again!

The embarrassment of trump and the American people

Trump should be tried for treason. He is clearly a Russian asset, or at least some other asset than our own. Every day he makes moves to dismantle our democracy. To destroy this country. To rob the American people of their jobs, lives, and dignity. TRUMP DOES NOT WORK FOR US. Now wants his face on the 100 dollar bill?! He must be insane, and is not fit to serve this country.

No trump. Not American

Im an American and I support President Trump. to the leaders of Canada, have you brought your very best to the negotiating table? no one wants tariffs, but we also want fair trade.

Greetings from Germany. Trump and Vance are nothing more than puppets of Elon Musk. Every decent American should stand up and oppose these criminals.

Trump isn't starting this trade war because of drugs. He's doing it for no other reason than to damage your relationship. Everything else is just a distraction so he can motivate it to the American public to prevent them from realizing what is really going on before it is too late. Why would he want to damage your relationship? It's not because it benefits America. There's another external part that benefits. And that is where you need to look.

You have no success on American people! We support president Trump! He does what he promises. Unlike you, globaliste puppet!

Down with trump!!!!! ? Americans don’t want this bullshit!!!!

Trump is a shame to the American people!!!

Trump is a crazy son of a bitch... Americans with common sense have my sympathy. (Greetings from Hungary.)

As an American, I do not at all blame Canada’s response to trump’s irresponsible and embarrassing behavior. I know this will affect me, but I side with Canada completely. I just hope these next 4 years pass quickly and we can get a more reasonable administration into power.

As an American I implore the global community - do not give in to this fascist. ✊ Help America get rid of Trump!

Trump is just creating noise whilst he dismantles the American institutions and will then take power until he dies

As a American all I can say is Trump and Musk LOVE chaos. It is in their DNA

As an American I am grateful to Canada and I will continue to buy Canadian products. The “leaders” of America are shameful bullies. So far, nearly every attempt that has been made to stop this madness ultimately gets turned over by someone in Trump’s pocket. Thank you for standing up to the bullies. I wish the best for you!

Donald Trump is a complete buffoon. There are many Americans that feel the same and stand by Canada.

I hate being stuck on the wrong side. Such an elegant leader Canada has. We Americans that don’t agree with our president are stuck with his embarrassing actions and his cabinet members that are very unqualified to be in their positions. Unbelievable. \nDump the Trump!

I am an American, I do not like this trade war, this makes me so angry that Trump would use this terrif against your country & Mexico. People in our country does love Canada❤ & Mexico❤️

This commie dictator can’t stand toe to toe with TRUMP! Americans are overwhelmingly behind our president. America and Americans FIRST!

Dear Canada, I’m an American but I stand with you. Don’t let Trump bully you or Europe. I have a degree in Economics and understand fully what a trade war means. Trump is a greedy , mindless old man. How he ever became President is a mystery to me. We love you Canada.

Canadians and Americans don’t get it Trumps a Russian Agent

TRUMP JUST WANTS TO GET RICHER OFF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE AND RUSSIA

As a South African, I want to say that this trade war, as well as the hostile approach of Trump towards Canada, is devastating. If one were not experiencing it directly, it would be almost impossible to believe. This is such a remarkable speech that it will go down in history as one of the truly great speeches in times of crisis. It is entirely correct to address the American and Canadian peoples directly, as the Prime Minister has done. They are both clear victims of this madness, Americans misled, and Canadians the target, of this senseless trade war. If one reads History, there is another dimension to this, and I hate to say it. Canadians have to prepare themselves for worse. These types of antics by the aggressor usually involve, finger pointing, contrived border incidents, plausibly deniable incursions and other actions, by the aggressor, which one can find if the preludes to the WW1 and WW2 are studied. I am not sure if you have porcupines in Canada, but you need to rapidly become one.

As a veteran I find traitor trump's actions to Canada, Mexico as total ly stupid. His actions will hurt the American people more than we can imagine. Aligning with putin is treasonous, cause that's what traitors do.

Americans who didn't vote for trump will welcome anyone who will help us to rid our once great nation of the Trump cancer. It's beyond time for CNN to be honest in its coverage. YOU, CNN, helped put him into office with your cowardice and greed.

It will be the American people who will end up worse off putting tariffs on goods coming into the country, you got what you voted for, wake up & smell the coffee Trumps promises are FAKE promises….

Watch the weasel try to squirm out of this one. Nope. Go Trump! Balance the budget. Pay down the debt, and make Americans wealthy and strong (by producing local) again!

Great reaction! The Americans voting for Trump have to wake up and see that they had a big part in making his dangerous nonsense possible. Tho world has to stop this mad man as soon as possible before it's too late!

Trump is such an embarrassment to Americans.

I'm american and I do not support Donald Trump....

As an American I stand with Canada. Don't let Trump dictate what Canada does, stick it to his ass. He won't be president forever and I feel bad for our next president that person is going have alot to fix and put back in place.

Elbows up!! Most Americans are with you Canada! Trump sucks!!

Preach it brother Trudeau! Not all Americans stand with tRump, vAncy, or mUsty! They could care less about our friends and allies! They care about only themselves, and how much money they can grift from everyone! I disagree with one of your points. He is NOT a smart guy.

Trumper Americans are too uneducated to understand the consequences of Trump’s tariff policy. Too bad. They will not know until they start to pay double for the same groceries that they used to get.

As an American who has never voted for Trump, as sad as this message is, I appreciate how Prime Minister Justin Trudeau always talks clearly and factually, and never gaslights which is what Trump and MAGA GOP always do.