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Trump is a deranged president who doesn’t care for his nation but for his own greed he’s willing to put the public at risk for his own agenda. that felon is going to lose all support from all the nations of the free world. Amershpukd wake up and realize how much he’s going to hurt your nations economy and well being. This moron will put your country into a recession and the fallout will be grave to your families and economy

I wish Trudeau was our president. He doesn't lie, cheat, or hurt HIS country. I am also sad that Trudeau will soon not be the Prime Minister of Canada.

Stupid comments here, see a clown like Trudeau and praising him because of his tan and tone, not knowing the slightest thing. He is not an actor; he is the PM of Canada. Hating Trump doesn't make this clown any better. Ask Canadians whether they think he is the next coming of Christ. Clown who has even stepped down because of his failures. Americans stop being ignorant.

Heys guys, I think you in the USA would be better asking this President to annex you until you can get rid of Donald for good...??? I'm from a country across the pond (Portugal) and this is the kind of guy I'd like to make alliances with.\n\nThat freak show trap your #1 and #2 put up for Zelensky last friday was sick. The civilised world really needs to unite and help eachother in every way and the guy you put in charge doesn't seem much into it. United we win!

Don’t be fooled. He doesn’t care about Canada. He’s deflecting the hatred towards him at Trump. Trudeau is a narcissistic coward who has already announced his resignation.

Heavy hearts here today in Canada??????. Life doesn’t have to be so hard. This is a dark day for us. We really like our neighbors the USA. \nLooking forward to the day we are joined with our fellow neighbors again in fair trade!\nWe will visit you when things are better but not until then.

It's not always true Canada doesn't stand with a murderer. A convited murderer of former Bangladesh President along with most of his family members has been sheltered in Canada. Despite repeated requests from BD government to extradite him Canadian government especially Mr. Trudeau didn't bother to take any action. It's like kind of cherry picking!

Not all of us voted for trump I'm against anything that man does or says\nTrump doesn't speak for me

As an American the citizens don't really have a choice on what trump decides to do. If you want to match his 25% tariffs I think you should. We qlso don't want to help putin hurt others. We want to work with Canada our allies. I don't personally know anyone that doesn't agree with this but that doesnt meant they do not exost.

47/45 doesn't care. He knows this will bankrupt farmers, workers, small businesses and Americans. It's his plan so he can buy up USA for pennies on the dollar, along with his broligarchs.

It's just Trump. One dumb man who, for some dumb reason, speaks and represents a lot of people under the name of the country they live in. Maybe someone will figure out that someone can only make so many bad decisions before they remove that person from making more bad decisions. We have the village idiot in charge of things. Most[people in America like you and other leaders more than the person who is pretending to lead here. He's the fool of fools. You don't have to call him a smart guy just to make him feel good, he just does dumb things all the time. Either way, it's a fun show, I only hope the missiles start to fly and we all destroy ourselves. \n \nHenry Limpet: Doesn't it kind of give you a thrill of hope, George? \nGeorge Stickel: Hope for what, Henry? \nHenry Limpet: With the war in Europe and new weapons being invented all the time, why, well what if men were actually foolish enough to destroy themselves completely? Then, you see, the fish in the ocean would develop into a new race of men and - well, this time they might turn out better, you see? \n \nOne can only hope.

It must be nice to have an adult as head of your country. One that doesn't side with Russia.

As a 72 year old American veteran that doesn’t want to bare the pain of a trade war…\nBut I stand with Canada.\nDon’t back down from tRump!\nSAVA CANADA❣️

Trump is acting destructive everywhere, where he engages. He is destroying his country because the prices in USA will go up quickly and long lasting and their stocks will fall dramatically. Inflation is USA will soar and get out of control. His policies are firing back on his own economy.\n\nCanada will have little ore none impact from these tarrifs, they will overcome this initial shock quickly and recover. They will find better partners and other ways to trade. But USA won't find anybody any more who is willing to deal with him, everybody will avoid engaging with his administration, because they are acting ruthless. Trump isn't considering the ends of his decisions and he obviously doesn't care because he is an irresponsible person without a concience. He won't be able to do harm to other countries than to his own, he only destroys USA, because they elected him and they are following him on his way so far. The opposition in USA will become louder and much more influential and Trump will lose more and more companions in his own party.

People..Hello..I believe that Trump has aligned himself with Russia, not our allies. Trump's new DOJ has immediately ceased prohibiting foreign money or interference in our Election's. They've stopped our offensive Cyber SECURITY team that prevent Russia from attacking US targets. Why would he do that? Trump has fired Apolitical Generals and Chiefs of staff in the Military, JAG and prosecutor's who weed out fraud or corruption, even involving Trump's actions. Trump doesn't want stopped, if he wants to change the Constitution or demand the Military to arrest citizens. He's Dismantled checks and balances, and evades the Rule of Law. Trump stopped US aid to keep Ukraine's Power Grid functioning, so people hospitalized wouldn't freeze to death. We obviously have a Russian Asset running the Oval office. It only took HITLER 53 day's to become a Dictator. You had better speak up quickly, Republicans and Democrats or you are going to lose your FREEDOMS.

This is what a leader, a real leader…intelligent and savvy…looks like. When Trump looks into the mirror, this is not what is reflected back. The reflection looks like a four year old child, crying because Daddy doesn’t love him. It’s sad but we will be paying dearly for a child’s temper tantrum and very disturbing behaviors. Wake up United States, Congress, Republicans and Democrats, the entire News Media, and uninformed voters. This country, our country is at risk of going the way of all fallen dynasties…into oblivion. God help us all. Sorry dear Canada, so sorry.

It's too bad that DJT doesn't care about anyone but himself. He's a disgrace to humanity.

Orange man Bad ! ? He has done nothing for his Maga Voters , just horrible things in 2025 . But yet they still support him regardless ? , just because Orange man bad hates the same people and the same things that majority of white americans hate in America ! But again he could care less about them even if they are american white , white working class , and white poor as well ... He doesn't care for them at all ..?

It’s hard to truly put into words how hard it is to be an American right now who doesn’t agree with our government’s actions. I’m honestly just so sad.

Coming from a guy that doesn't quite look like he's going to be there long. 1.7 trillion that's trillion dollars of manufacturing money coming to America because of the tarrif threats. Not Canada but America, real jobs and money not government jobs.

I just moved from my California home state for the second, but just to let you know Canada i'm with you!! This trade war with these countries, are ridiculous but only to line, and continue to line the pockets of billionaires like Elon Musk, Donald Trump, and the tech family..... Trump has tried to stay close to Putin, but no one asks why?? We're not at war with Russia? He's been wanting the wealth Putn has every since he, and his wife visited in 1983.. He loves their minerals, and i ask President Zenlensky, if he signs that mineral agreement be careful how it's worded!!! J D Vance had know right to speak to Zelensky in that manner!! Trump, needed an education in government before he ran for any office, it's laws, etc... he's embarrassing when he speaks, calling other government officers stupid, and the like, like a child in school!! Why doesn't someone fact check Donald Trump vs Joe Biden with the things he's done vs the things Donald did while in office, as Biden knowing the law vs Trump as what he could do as a US President, not running this country like he runs his business!! I'm Georgia now, and still wouldn't voted for that man....!!!

trump doesn't care about the people. he is stealing and making money hand over fist and all this confusion is helping him out. it's all about stealing as much as he can as fast as he can. we need to impeach the idiot!!!!!!

It doesn't make sense unless we understand that he's probably hoping for a military attack against Canada to seize what he wants

Doesn’t affect everything. You won’t beat Trump so might as well concede.

Doesn’t affect everything. You won’t beat Trump so might as well concede.

Any time you are on any kind of team, the teammates you want are ones you can trust, ones that will keep their word. One thing that has made the US strong is the allies we have. He have been able to keep these allies because, in general, we have stuck to agreements we have made with other countries historically. If you have an ally that doesn’t fulfill their end of agreements then they are not much of an allie. If Trump is thinking he can “replace” our current allies and just go become allies with Russia—Russia doesn’t have a good track record on following through on agreements in the last few decades.

As a black person all I heard was that the president was racist. Now it’s evident that he doesn’t care for most regardless of race. People who lost jobs were not only minorities Most disregard how america forgot about GOD. What did we think would happen ? Only the GOD that was forgotten can change the hearts of those in power and I pray that those who can see no wrong in whatever is done in Washington, will somehow regain their sight. . We must pray for our leaders and pray for each other

Trump as a president one time is crazy. Twice is a joke. I don't know how in 2025 with all information and education out there, americans vote in one guy just because he is from Republican Party. Even if this guy doesn't deserve to represent the Republican Party.

And Trump thinks we should not fight back. There is no deal to be had because Trump keeps lying and doesn't honor his deals. Just like Putin...

How backwards is this reality man it doesn't even feel like it's real

Can Trump Become a Dictator Like Putin? \nTrump has authoritarian tendencies, but turning the U.S. into a full dictatorship like Putin’s Russia would be extremely difficult. Here’s why: \n1⃣ The U.S. Has Strong Institutional Barriers \nUnlike Russia, where Putin gradually dismantled democracy, the U.S. has checks and balances (Congress, courts, states, the military). \nTrump tried to challenge the system, but courts often ruled against him, showing that he doesn’t have full control. \nTo become a true dictator, he would need to take over the judicial system, military, and elections—none of which are fully in his hands. \n? Example: \nTrump lost multiple court cases on election fraud claims, proving he does not yet have absolute control. \n2⃣ He Lacks Full Control Over the Military & Law Enforcement \nPutin controls the Russian military and secret police, allowing him to silence opposition. \nIn the U.S., the military swears loyalty to the Constitution, not the president. \nTrump tried to use the military against protesters, but military leaders refused, signaling that they wouldn’t blindly follow him. \n? Example: \nOn Jan 6, 2021, Trump encouraged an attack on the Capitol, but the military did not intervene on his behalf. \n3⃣ American Democracy is Deeply Embedded in Culture \nUnlike Russia, where people are used to strongmen leaders, Americans are culturally resistant to dictatorship. \nU.S. citizens, journalists, and activists openly resist government overreach, making it harder for an authoritarian to rise. \nFree press and independent media make it difficult to spread unchecked propaganda the way Putin does in Russia. \n? Example: \nTrump was impeached twice, showing that Congress still holds power over the president. \n4⃣ Trump’s Path to Dictatorship Would Require More Control Over Elections \nPutin rigged elections, eliminated opponents, and rewrote laws to stay in power. \nTrump has tried to change voting laws and delegitimize elections, but the system still blocked him. \nIf Trump could fully control elections, he could remove opposition and rule indefinitely. \n? Example: \nHe’s trying to install loyalists in key election positions for 2024, but this does not guarantee full control. \n5⃣ Could He Still Try? Yes. Could He Succeed? Unlikely (For Now). \n✔ Trump has authoritarian instincts and wants more power. \n✔ He is trying to weaken institutions to increase control. \n✔ But the U.S. system makes dictatorship much harder than in Russia. \n✔ Unless he completely controls elections, the courts, and the military, he cannot rule like Putin.

Man ! so refreshing to have a leader that doesn't get up on the podium and name call or throw tantrums. It feels like what politics is actually supposed to be: Civil and cordial. THANKYOU Trudeau !

I sure this doesn t represent 100% of 'American Thinking' in the end the U S will suffer the most and all for the gain of DJT and friends...crazy.

This is all blasphemy Canada doesn’t have anything but the United States doesn’t. Whatever resources in the ground in Canada there is an abundant supply in the United States. We don’t need Canada. They need us our products, but we don’t need them.

I know a lot of people are tired of JT. And they have their reasons. But as a Canadian, I have to say that he did a good job addressing this issue. He literally came across as a concerned Canadian citizen that doesn't want this trade war. He truly doesn't. Nobody does. I gotta give props to JT on this one. He may have made some mistakes, but he did a good job addressing these terrible tariffs.

When you see other world leaders and then you see ours, depressing does not begin to cover the situation. It’s OK that DJT doesn’t care about being a laughingstock, but making the U.S. & all its citizenry despised throughout the civilized world… Isn’t that too great a price to pay for one man’s boundless narcissism and hubris? Isn’t it?

Trudeau is a leftist woke idiot- doesn’t even know how to run his country let alone what trump is doing. Screw off

I disagree about one thing. The part where he said *Rump was smart. It's like calling a hippo in a china shop smart. The hippo is merely just confused and angry and lashes out because it doesn't understand it's surroundings.

It doesn't even look like he's reading from a teleprompter or page. I'm impressed.

The last time I purchased a vehicle it was made in Alabama . My next vehicle will be made in Ontario . Canadians will stick together . We don't have a big economy but , we don't need a big economy . The USA doesn't buy our oil , natural gas and hydro just to be polite . Everything is on the table . We will use everything at our disposal before we allow our economy to tank and roll over for Donald Trump .

They aren’t “opponents” of Trump though… they are his “good friends”. He doesn’t want the allies America has always has. He wants Putin, he wants North Korea. Because they are the men he looks up to. He loves ego driven dictators. Because he is one. Also… this isn’t about fentanyl… that’s just the excuse he’s using. He wants to weaken relationships with allies. That’s obvious. He wants to appease Putin.

I'm sorry it's come to this, y'all. Please know the majority of us absolutely do not want this. We're trapped here under this pathetic, weak joke of a president who is crashing our economy on purpose. This doesn't feel real...

Does everyone understand tha macdonald doesn't control US, it's putin who does, it's obvious in whose interest all of his actions are. So it's up to 340mln Americans to swallow be slaves of putin or protest until they can

Interesting...the rest of the worlds leadership doesn't choose to host Jerry Springer type sh*t shows for press conferences?

I couldn't agree more. I hope everyone follows suit. Please do what you need to do (all trading countries). Cause it doesn't make sense anymore. Just remember, we are not properly represented as citizens because we don't have the same values as Trump and his governance.

Trump is so stupid that I'm sure he forgot or doesn't even know that Putin can play chess better than any American president. Trump is turning himself into Putin's puppet. The Kremlin must be laughing out loud right now.

I guess he doesn't understand to make a deal it takes two why wouldn't Trump talk to Putin people are f****** stupid...

I stand with you............whatever tha means for these american patriots!\nI guess sloganeering is cheap.....doesn't cost anything.....and makes one feel good tanding against own president!??

Boo boo, Canada has been taking Billions from us and charging us Tariffs. We DONT NEED CANADA. They need us not Visa-Versa. I was Born in Toronto, what a terrible Liberal Leftist Country it has become including “ No Freedom Of Speech “. Trudeau is in competent and one speech doesn’t change that. Face it Canada !

Just because America is a Superpower. It doesn't mean that it is a Moralpower.