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Canada and Mexico are not responsible for the people in the US who chose to use drugs. In fact, it's the United States job to keep illegal drugs and immigrants out of the US and they are doing a poor job of it and need someone else to blame. Mexico could retaliate in a way that could flood the US with illegal drugs and immigrants and refuse to repatriate its citizens back into Mexico. The rest of Central and South America could do the same in support of Mexico. They need to get Trump out of office before he ruins America.\nI remember the press conference with the USA (Trump), Canada and Mexico when signing the new trade agreement during Trump last time in office. Trump proudly stated that this is the greatest agreement in the history of the United States. Last week he wanted to know who in the US agreed to the terrible trade agreement. He is losing his mind and cognitive function is deteriorating at a rapid rate. Re-negotiating contracts after the work is complete is how Trump ran his businesses. He has bankrupted many small businesses by not paying them knowing that they do not have the money to go to court. He is only rich because of daddy's money otherwise he would have never survived his many bankruptcies. Thats why no one will loan him money. I can't wait until he screws over the government of Saudi Arabia with one of his shady business deals. Anyone remember what happened to Khashoggi for just authoring a bad article on Saudi's Leaders. What do you think will happen to Trump for monetarily screwing them over?

Bullshit spewing out your dirty mouth! It happened under biden not trump

??here I’m still in shock about what is happening in North America and the world too ☹️

Very proud of my Prime Minister today. Half my family is American - which is true for many of us - but the USA has declared economic warfare on us. As hard as it is to believe, it’s actually happened. The USA we used to know is gone forever.

I never thought this would happen

I thought things got worked out and a deal made? Why are tariffs still happening?

great speech - I am in the UK. Cannot believe that this is all happening.

YOU GO CANADA. I am Portuguese standing for Canada. I was in Afghanistan under the EU flag. I't amazing how the U.S has become under a Putin lookalike. The U.S now has it's on Trumputin. WHAT IS HAPPENING???

I am an American who does not want this. I am sickened to the soul by what is happening to us. Lord help us.

When this is all said and done, America will be a stronger country for what’s currently happening.

Both Canada and Mexico have done everything to work together with U.S. - we are the 3 amigos and trade partners. I cant believe this is happening, hopefully it will all resolve each other. We are not enemies, we are the closest countries not only in geography, but in history, culture, and trade.

What is happening at the border to stem the flow of fentanyl INTO Canada from the U.S., I wonder? I suspect the flow is larger that way than vice versa.

At what point does the International Olympic Committee and other international sports bodies step in and ban the USA from the upcoming Olympics? \nTrump has made his position clear that he feels Russia is not at fault for anything that has happened in Ukraine. The debacle that went on in the Oval office on February 28th was not only disgusting, but it proved to me that the president is not willing to be a peaceful friend to anyone on a personal or global level. Today's tariffs only cements that proof. The framework is in place to make a strong case to ban USA from the Olympics and current future international sports events. I realize this would impact many good people, but a country hell bent on hating those fighting so hard for their freedom has no place on any playing field right now.

Canada is a leader and raw model of the free world, followed by Mexico, as a former US citizen I’m terrible ashamed for what happened regarding the Tarifs and the shameful behavior in the Oval Office. As a European we support Canada and México,. We will also boycott American products.

It is unbelievable how president of the US flirts with dictatorial regimes and challenges his partners. What in the world has happened. Just like Jim said Trump is a rabid dog.

Bro just focus on canada....lmao...I don't think foreign leaders should be speaking for Americans. You're not Americans. We both know why this is happening,,,you're country censors speech,,The Trumps administration do not like that one bit. As long as Canada is led by a liberal (meaning liberal/communist/marxist/woke policies being passed),,it's a threat to national security to the United States (If a republican is President). It just beats the logic of being an American.

I was born and raised in Siberia, occupied by Russia. I believe that America was and will remain the guiding star of the free world. Free people will not allow their country to join the club of dictatorships. How did this happen? I am looking for sources to read the comments of those who still believe that Trump is not destroying America, is not extinguishing the guiding star of all free people on earth. Where can I find them?

Sigh ? … American here, I didn’t vote for him. Canada stay strong, I support you standing up for yourself and support you standing up to a bully. Honestly I’m just baffled by everything that keeps happening. It’s only been a month and I wonder what the next 4 years will look like. I don’t know what to do. I voted, that was my bit of voice, but the majority apparently wanted this. They made excuses for him, over and over again, and now we all have to suffer the consequences. He always told us who he was, so I don’t want to hear excuses if you voted for him! I’m pissed off, as well as sad.\nUkraine, my prays go out to you. The way your president was treated in the White House was abominable. Please know not all Americans are delusional enough to think what The Trump Dump did was ok in any way. Now we all just have to survive this shit storm as best we can, and stand up where, and when we are able.

That’s what happens when you voted for a ruthless person to run the country.

I did not vote for Trump. Nor did my family and friends. I am deeply ashamed to be an American right now. I stand with Canada and Ukraine. I am so sorry for all that is happening.

Sigh. What a shame this has happened.

America, your constitution an oath of office talk of protecting the country from tyranny both foreign and domestic, welll, Trump is that tyranny. This should never have to happen again but I think it's high time you threw your tea in the harbour and kick that self named king out of power.

We’re with you. Black people tried so hard. We tried to stop this from happening. Most of us voted against it. We need help!

51st state. Make it happen.

I thought he was resigning,what happened to that

Who do you think gets all the money from the tariffs?? Trump and Elon.. Down their pockets.. At the expense of the American people.. I'm from Denmark, and I hope America will see things clearly.. And what is happening now, is absolutely insane..

Lier, please. This is all happening because of your GOVERNMENT and yourself, of course . Wake ⏰️ up. All a distraction. Jail for all of you.

Didn't this man resign back in January due to low approval ratings? Nobody takes you seriously Sir, not even your own citizens. You did not want to secure your own border when it was in both of our best interests to do so. President Trump said we are pursuing diplomacy, not siding with Russia. As he said, if you are trying to negotiate a deal between two enemies you can't cast one out and only deal with one. You need the two sitting at the table and you have to be fair to both sides. The liberals want an endless war so they can profit from it. Most of them are heavy investors with defense contractors and that is not a coincidence. It is a conflict of interest. I disagree with how President Trump handled that meeting as those tough conversations should have happened privately. Nonetheless those conversations absolutely needed to happen. Thousands of Ukrainians and Russians dying and cutting blank cheques year after year with no end in sight is insanity. Each side is going to have to give something to end this.

This is what happens when you elect a convicted felon TV personality who don't understand how economies work. I'm a sane American and I stand with Canada and Mexico.

The expressions of sympathy from Americans are very kind, but if they aren’t followed by any action, they’re completely useless. \n\nShouting for the president’s removal on social media or YouTube doesn’t accomplish much either. \n\nWhat can bring about change is action— contacting your representatives to protest by phone or email. It’s a first step for those who aren’t physically able to join demonstrations, because the power of the people is in the streets. \n\nRight now, there are major protests around the world—in Serbia to fight corruption, in Greece to combat the lack of investment in infrastructure that caused a very serious train accident, and in Georgia to oppose the pro-Russian direction of a government whose people want to join the European Union. If you let what’s happening in your country go on without taking action, you’re complicit.\n\n????????❤️

We love Americans, don't ever forget that. Prime Minister Trudeau made a superb speech. Unbelievable what is happening. We all need to hang in there and go on this crazy fiasco together. so sad.

I normally don't agree in Mr Trudeau, but he nailed it. You Canadians should be proud - As mr Trump should be a shamed. USA is from now an ally to Mr Putin and his world of scumbags. This happens in front of the American people. And the rest of the world watch in shock how fast USA is going down. It is the biggest tragedy in the history of US.

This is what happens when a nation of uneducated people elects a president without understanding the issues. LEAVE THE CULT of TRUMP!

US When Don Dump crew has sucked you dry, they will just leave you in an endless pile.of.s..t. If you don't come together and stand up consistently, also locally. Hope you free up your calendar before its too late. Join those who bravely already have started. Sometimes Too Late will be TOO LATE. It's time to be so Loud, economically boycott of big cooperate, trillionaire products, as protest, help those who will be shaken etc. \nWe stand with you here in Denmark, that is what we do when injustice happen. Only you can save yourselves in time!! ❤

Why is Trudeau the only one to tell the emperor that he has no clothes. You can be sure with a 90 % level of confidence that Trump will sign an executive order suspending mid-term elections indefinitely. He is going nowhere after his current term ends and will ament the Law and the Constitution to make this happen . He has put a pause on cyber security activities against Russia without being asked and got ZERO in return.

Wow can’t wait to see what doesn’t happen because Trudy gave a speech. CNN really does a commie type option anytime they can. Tell me more about how America should give money to everyone while taxes go up …. Tell me more about how all the other countries citizens love being taxed to death . Tell me more about a misconstruing of facts to justify lack of action and accountability Trudy.

Thank you Gen Clark. You're views are always intelligent and an excellent role model across nations. This is such a disgrace for the USA and will hurt everyone together because we are all friends and our success happened together. I can't believe some people voted for this.

He had to response to Donald Duck, sorry Donald Dump, men sorry again, Donald Dumb, what is happening with me, Donald Bump, why is this happening.... a yeah, Donald Trump, the dumb duck, with a bump in his head to be dumped. \n \nIt does not matter if some like Trudeau or not, as a country leader THIS was the only response to a bully neighbor, who wants to start a trade war. \nAnd as Trudeau said, there is no winner, we are polite, but we are Canadians and will not back down from a fight. \n\nThank you Mr. Trudeau. \nDonald Trump, the dumb duck, with a bump in his head will be dumped. \n\n <3 Canada., greetings from the Greek guy.

Trump is still putin's b...tch like all the rest of republikkkans. They're fools playing his game, so in end America finally will be isolated with no allies. When that happens, trump will know who's really against America.

Trump wants Canada and that will not happen. Canadians will look after each other and fight the USA

The people who killed Eric, my loved one who was murdered in the World Trade center, came in through Canada; not that I'm upset blut it. I just wish they never could've lied their way through to kill someone they never knew, whio WASN'T greedy OR evil but died for it anyway while we watched it happen. Does anyone know what that feels like? I felt like I was standing in the 9th circle of Dante's hell.\nJust like I feel right now. Being punished for something I DIDN'T do again. Punish HIM. He's the one doing it.\nMary Trump has never called him smart. She's his niece.

We are nice, not stupid. The world sees us as the nice country, the polite country. That line between nice and fuck you is thin. We fight hard but we say fuck you even harder.\nAmericans, remember, this isnt about you, this is about the garbage bin in your office and the dumpsters that made it all happen.

Thank you Justin for being very clear and succinct in what will happen with this trade war. I am more proud today to be a Canadian.

For the first time in my short 35 years I hope that another country can lead the way to save us from our own president! WTH has happened to us!

It was bound to happen that the US would eventually elect not only an enemy of the free world but also an enemy of its own people

im american--I stand with Canada. Im so sorry this is happening---Please know we love Canada and agree with your actions.

Thousands of Canadians crossed the border every day to work in the United States.Don't let them see what happens

Up until now I was only going to boycott America until the orange shlt had vacated, but since Americans have done nothing to stop this the boycott will be permanent. Sorry, but 2/3 of you are 100% responsible for this happening and 100% of you are doing nothing about it.

As a German - apart from the content which is no less than justified - just technically comparing Trudeau´s speech with Donald Trump´s verbal outcome - what an incredible difference in niveau & tone. Isn't it almost tragic how little skill it took to run the U.S and even worse, how low the common-sense-threshold must be for a half of the American people to make this happen a second time. Embarrassing.

The difference between Trudeau and Trump is so stark it makes me want to cry. What happened America. Why? What happened to you that you voted in Putins puppet and Elons yes man.