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Are there any bigger protests against this madness in the US? It seems as if people have given up this time

As a millennial, a woman, a teacher and a US citizen, I have never seen the rise of stupidity and fundamentalism as I see with Trump and the Republican Party in general these days. It’s a cult manifesting in mass histeria and madness. The worst part is the world is watching and the stain and bitterness linger.

Canada should immediately order total blockade the border and reject all goods coming to Canada from USA and ask all Canadian not going to USA from now until further notice to force Trump Tariff to crack down! At the same time call each province to mobilize to prepare for actual war to star conscription because Trump may invade Canada like Hitler had done in Europe before! He is actually mad in mind now!

Trudeau holds no punches I ain't mad at him he is standing on business KUDOS TO him he play no games ??????

trudeau = globalizt and a danger to the canadian society... remember how Trudeau called Truckers for t*rrorists... he is a mad degenerate idiot.

Trump isn’t the President we Democrats voted for the first time or this last time, and he’s lied to his Republican Constituents and they’re mad! They’ll vote with us in the midterms, but until then Trump must be Impeached! Impeached! Impeached! Vance must be Impeached! Impeached! Impeached!

Trudeau is mad because Trump is not letting his kind play in women sports anymore..??????????

Im an American. I can tell you all of us are barely surviving and the average people feel powerless to stop this madness. Sorry Canada MAGA elected a mad man. ?

Just like mad dog Mattis said “if you don’t fund the state department fully, I need to buy more ammunition”

Well done Canada. Trump and his sidekicks - madness personified.

Trump won't be mad. Trudeau is in a suit!

Respect! I think Trudeau speaks plainly about the madness of the latest tariffs. I'm pleased that he speech was measured and polite. And how he spoke directly to people in the USA, dismissing the totally unjustifiable reasons Trump has made for implementing the tariffs.

From Europe: Great speech of Trudeau! One can only hope that Americans get rid of Trump‘s madness somehow.

vor 0 Sekunden\nFrommGermany: Great speech of Trudeau! One can only hope that Americans get rid of Trump‘s madness somehow.

When we get to the end of this MESS we are going to have to make sure that we do not allow this current division to continue we must stand together against this EVIL Madness

Big support from Finland. We have nothing against American people, but your president has gone mad. He's not just abandoning his old allies, he's attacking them.

FrommGermany: Great speech of Trudeau ohne can only hope that it is being heard. One can only hope that Americans get rid of Trump‘s madness somehow.

This Trump madness has to stop, he is turning the US into a rogue state with no compassion or decency!

I wish Trudeau was our president. I hate what is happening in the U.S. because of Trump and his minions. Putin must be gleeful at the destruction of the U.S. and all of the favors that Trump has given to him. The American people do not want this horror show that Trump and Musk has orchestrated. The Trump cult is bringing the downfall of America in the world. We are no longer the 'home of the free and the brave', and Trump is no longer the 'leader of the free world'. America will diminish and become a small, petty, stupid, country. I am glad for Trudeau, and Micron, and the UK and all of the democratic countries and people. I feel horrible for what is happening to Ukraine because of Trump. Mr. Trudeau, you are a fine and wonderful person and head of your country. I wish that you could help us out of this madness. :(

Mad respect for Canada ❤️

American here who is MAD AS HELL at dirty, filthy trump!! Hit the switch, Canada! TURN OFF THE POWER. BOYCOTT ALL AMERICAN PRODUCTS. JACK UP THE TARRIFS. Economic pain is, unfortunately, all that the average dumbed-downed MAGA Americans understand.

Los Angeles here. Mad props to Trudeau and this speech. Such a shame the American people have to suffer. Can’t stand Trump and the current administration. Bunch of bullies. Thank you for this honest, well-said speech. Bravo to Trudeau and Canada!

Got to consider if Trump is doing this to empower Russia and ultimately China. Something serious is about to happen which one single crazy has the power to start which is mad in a so called democracy society.

Donald Trump is a mad dog ?....

Americans have one last chance in the 2026 Mid Terms to put a check on Trumps MAGA madness. There are two maybe three special Congressional district elections between now & then.

From Germany: We stand with Canada. I hope Canada and Europe together can do enough against the madness of Trump and his buddys.

This madness, from a president who chooses to side with a murderous dictator in Russia and create division with his closest friend, a friend of generations.

These terrible consequences stem from a single mad leader whose ego is as inflated as his unpleasant demeanor. His reckless ambitions and self-centered decisions are dragging millions of ordinary people—both in his country and others—into unnecessary suffering. As if people didn’t already have enough problems to deal with, this maniac comes along, sowing chaos and adding to their burdens. His actions are not just destructive but reflect a dangerous disregard for humanity, leaving a trail of devastation that will take years to repair. Leaders like him remind us of the importance of vigilance and the need to unite against such destructive egotism.

Polish-American here, \n\nI didn't want this trade war with our Canadian brothers and sisters. \n\nWe don't need tariffs, we can work together for our prosperity. We must stop this madness and protect the values of the Western World.\n\nWake up Americans, WAKE UP!

Canada l stand with you and that rest of the Democratic world. Unfortunately we have an idiot in chief who doesn't have a blanking clue on how to run a botega yet alone in the United States of America.\nTo yours truly the felon in chief your days are numbered the American people will make it a priority to remove you from the white house along with the Maga bootlickers that support your blank toosh . Trudeau Mad Respect to you a true leader in chief of the free world.

Understand ?? 1st FTR??. Deep state is big mad? they are reaching out and plotting against our country to all countries because—- this is a change that no longer are these countries going to take advantage of ?? . Get in line ?? . We the people don’t give a dam about countries who take advantage of us!!!!!! It’s over.

As an European, I hope that Europe and Canada work together to counter the childish madness of Trump and his sycophants.

Don't get mad, but TRUMP IS CORRECT\nwe gotta think of ourselves first \nBesides, you guys are doing fine\n\nWe have to clean house first

He never said Trump is a smart man, that was part of the quote damn it. I’m an American who is so sad, mad, outraged we are treating Canada and Mexico. Thank you Trudeau, I heard your message for us. I certainly cast my vote and will do so again towards unity, reason, compassion and love for the world. Not this disgusting behavior.

These world leaders are mad that they can't take advantage of America anymore. It's funny.

Respect, Mr. Prime Minister! humanity still has hope of not sinking into madness and faschism

Trudeau is a total DICKHEADD always trying to scare americans, AND hes hella manipulative , he shoud worry about canadians and stop trying to pep talk U.S natives like were babies , we know whats up, hes just mad that we Americans are standing up to the bullshit were fuckenn tired as well,, weve been seeing prices go up, and thats why were fighting back , FUCKK YOUUUU CANADA AND YOUR LEADER!. straight up like that,, yall dont give a fucc about us yall never do. yall didnt send help when the fires were happening in california.

Trudeau the outgoing PM has gone mad, another phool in making..

I hope Canadians aren't mad at all Americans because not all Americans agree with what Trump is doing.????❤

As someone form the Caribbean that welcome everyone from everywhere, praises to Canada on the response of Trump and his enablers madness. Changing my summer vacation from Orlando to Toronto. Eff…Trump and Company.

Its obvious trumps working with putin they probably made a deal if america dont get involved with Ukraine war . And putin wants him to do his best to cripple major countrys . Trump needs to go and quick becouse theres something were not seeing in this madness .

Nothing but two people trying to do what they think is best for their own countries. I'm not mad at that, but Trudeau for the sake of his country, will make it harder on us by his tarrifs which tells me how much she really cares for Americans, not more than his. Which I'm fine with. You have to take care of your own, but tit for tat isn't good for anyone.

WHY is the United States allowing Trump to throw our country away? Where are our electric leaders, our justice system, who is protecting us from this mad Man?

Thank goodness there are heroes like Trudeau taking a prominent stance on the world stage. It gives me hope that our allies have not gone mad, even if some of my countrymen have. We admire you and support you, Canada. Thanks for telling the truth, boldly. We love you, Trudeau.

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!

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 an American, please pray for us. Our president is an insane mad man. ?

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!

As a person who did not (!!!) vote for Mr. Trump, I am heartbroken to see our two countries in a trade war. My sympathies are for the American and Canadian families who will be sharply affected by this madness.

Not mad at you Canada ??