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If we are going to be an authoritarian, antidemocratic, fascist dictatorship, we have to shed our old friends who would get all judgy about the the human rights abuses. So, step one, destroy relationships with friends. Step two, buddy up to Putin and other dictatorships who will be glad to trade and associate with us even if we do run concentration camps or whatever.\nOr Trump is sucking Putin's butt again for mysterious reasons. He likes it so much, like a drug addict, he is willing to lose everything . If it were just a matter of his individual tastes, I don't get it, but none of my business. Except by dragging the whole country down for his kink, it is out business. So, I think we should cut Trump lose to go to Russia and run around on his knees chasing Putin as much as he likes. Meanwhile, we need a president and I can only say F-no to Vance and I don't know how many other dictator butt goblins in the line of succession, so, since Trudeau is going to be looking for work, lets make and exception and hire him for president. I'd much rather have one with a pro-Canada bias than one one who seems to think he is Putin's Elon Musk.

Trump is owned by Putin and is willing to be enemies with allies for him. It’s a very selfish move.

Trump the bully is standing by Putin and against our friends and allies.

Lol the coherent leader that doesn’t allow citizens to access to their own private bank accounts! He is as every leftist full of BS ! Hispanics for Trump!!!

I stand with Trump on this one.

Instead of making speeches talk to Trump and negotiate a deal to suit both Parties, otherwise you are hurting Canada's economy

Trump is Not a very smart guy….

I stand with canada…trump can go to hell now

There it is which government can screw up their country. The fastest Trump has done more good Trudeau is making businesses not be able to continue working. Reduce how many the businesses work for us and increasing the price of everything

My apologies to the world for Trump's and Vance's betrayal to our allies and their embarrassing bullying and pompous attitude shown towards President Zelenskyy. I and many other Americans are sincerely sorry for Trump's actions .

Trump ..probably thinks that Turdeau was speaking RonaLd McDONALD. ???

I hate trump

Can't wait for Trump's response to Trudeau. Get the popcorn.

All Trump wants from Canada is for it to be fair. If they can’t do that then it’s time to react.

He is clearly not popular in Canada, Trump move to impose 25 percent tarries will make his butt kick off the chair sooner he would have expected.

Americans IN SUPPORT OF CANADA AND MEXICO!!! Do not give in to trump.

Wall Street Journal is being way too kind. Trump is a dumb ass with the temperament of a mean 3rd grader that was held back a year. All countries should look out for their own best interest when dealing with Americans while Trump and Musk are running the country into the ground. Treat Trump like a suspect Russian asset that is going to undermine your country.

Why hi is still there? He is nobody and most Canadians hate him. Canada need different person to make a deal with Trump, not this one.

Trump is Far from Smart he's a low IQ jerk

Trump could never speak so clearly and informational as he just did. He just wants to play golf

Justin is.gonna be gone soon. And Trump is going to wait. And the next leader of Canada will be an ally of Trump

Like trump has been replaced by a clone manufactured with the sole purpose of bringing down the country

As an American, I support Canada and Ukraine... I will never support Trump, he's a convicted felon and traitor of the United States and everything we stand for

A message to Canada from an actual patriotic American: Do what you need to do. We support you. We understand you are helping us stop this scourge that is Trump.

omfg who is trump not beefing with at this point ? people are so fcking stupid the way they blindly kiss his @ss just cus he has a reputation

Of course Trumps been played by Putin,is Putin calling in Trumps loans

China has imposed a 25% tariff on the USA, which will have consequences due to Trump's aggressive moves. He thinks governing is like running a business, but the world doesn't work that way. Trump is not helping the USA but will make life more complex, and a few years later, Americans will realize.

Not United States just trump please correct your words sir lol

I never liked Trudeau but he is 100% morally and economically correct on this. I don’t know if Trump listen to his advisors or they are too scared to tell him what he doesn’t want to hear.

Canada doesn't have the same trade war as America. Canada, China, Mexico, and a few others so trump is really hurting America citizens for his own selfish ego

Please make sure that what you are saying is all from Trump and NOT ALL the United States! Soooo many Americans do not support that guy!!!

Trump is causing international divide and economic turmoil, not peace and collective harmony. He needs to wake up and realize his flaws early.

Mexico and my whole family is with you Canada, from Phoenix, Az.!!!! ?????? trump!!

Trump is a jackass ruining his country wants to be a third world dictator Americans will be in big trouble

Dear Canadian neighbors. \n I apologize for our crazy Karen’s trump and musk. \n Please be patient. \n I think we will both come through this in the long run. \n You are so lucky to have a President who cares for ALL OF YOU. \n A REAL MAN, not a BULLY. \n This will indeed be tough times for all of us. \n God Bless God Speed\n from USA

Trump is almost like Putin already. American must act on Trump behavior. Now , the people should have voted Kamala Harris instead. What a mistake voting Trump.

I'm from Michigan, Trump is a psychopath, I wish I was a Canadian citizen.

Let us go sideways. Find other trading partners. We do not need trump. A totally clown. Lets go to the uk or China. Then no hurt to us

I stand with America---trump is a business man and works with reason

Trump is a crazy immoral liar who wants to be a dictator and he’s trying to ruin the country so that he can be. I hope the people who voted for him are happy. It was clear, and he even described what he would do. I am very sorry it is hurting our friends and allies, as well as the U.S. people, especially Canada, Germany, and France..

Got nothing to do with fentanyl it’s psychopath fascist trumps colonialism and imperialism and standing for Russia ??

Trump is the dumbest and evil person in the history of America

People have the right idea of talking to trump directly and make it clear that he just took sides with Russia over his allies in democracy and freedom,something that no other president would do allow a dictator to invade a country and blackmail the country that is being invaded just for it mineral and don’t have a statement of giving help. I don’t respect trump or his family they are standing by his side as he destroys the country what kind of people are they are they that corrupt the whole family is willing let their father or let her husband do what he doing without saying anything to stop the corruption.

Putin's dream: Destabilize the close relationship of the US. border countries. What better first step to weaken their enemy? Putin is so much smarter than DJT. BTW, he called him Donald as speaking to an equal. Treudeau and Trump are equals.

Governor Trudeau is properly punished by President Trump. Very Good Job Sir. This absurd canadian government should be punished properly. Full support from Canada.

Trump united the whole nation of Canada, against him. Truly a uniter.

I know a lot of people don't care for Trudeau. I am actually pretty impressed with him, and on his way out, he is showing his strength and intelligence. He has Canada's back even in his last days as Prime Minister. Let's make sure we elect a Prime Minister who is equally strong and can stand up the narcissistic bully called Trump.

Trump wants the world to hate America so he can do whatever he wants to it, and the world will not care

Trump's tariffs and other senseless foreign policy initiatives destabilize the international order. And Trump knows it. Another head of state is doing likewise whose efforts Trump is helping, intentionally or not. In view of other recent events, they may not be coincidental, to America's shame and disgrace!

I'm moving to Canada. Trump truly scares me!