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As an American, I stand with Canada.?? Thank you Prime Minister Trudeau for speaking today to us and for us.

I'm American and I'm proud of Canadians for standing up to my stupid ass government. My government doesn't speak for me. I suppose no countries government actually speaks for it's citizens.

As an American: can I move to Canada, please? I don't speak French, but I am very fluent in English, and have a good command of Spanish. I'm a good worker.

You DON'T get to speak to us.

I didn’t vote for Trump. I’m with our allies - ??!! I’m glad leaders are speaking up!

You shouldda covered him pendant qu'il parle français... can you imagine Trump speaking another language?? it'd mean he'd have to acknowledge that there are other cultures.

Canada leaders are on target! They should not allow this worthless bully Trump to bully them! How senseless and ridiculous for Trump to cause this huge problem! Trump wants to be a dictator like Russia president which is why he speaks so favorably about Russia and speak down to our allies and our leaders.\nAmerica foolishly voted Trump back into office , now watch as he destroy this country , families , jobs and alike. \nPrices are higher than ever, Americans will go further into debt with the tariffs our allies are being forced to do!\nOur allies will NEVER TRUST US again

Fidel´s son speaks excellent English. Commendable.

Listening to him speak makes me so sad . Why can’t we have such a composed and articulate leader? This is so crazy

SPEAK TRUDEAU! SON OF JETHRO, PRIEST OF MEDIAN, FATHER-IN-LAW OF MOSES, SON OF JOSEPH OF ARAMETHIA & MARY MAGDALENE, SON OF CONSTANTINE, WE ARE WRONG! MAY YOU CONTINUE TO STAND FOR RIGHT! BLESSINGS! Y-E-A-H! PREVAIL! PREVAIL! PREVAIL!! PREVAIL!!!

Well look how smooth and very adult this Canadian leader is speaking to his people at least they haven't lost their morale?

How can he be President when he deals in facts, speaks directly and clearly and intelligently, doesn't say things just to rile up the world, and isn't interested in harming people? I don't get it...

Crazy how the laws and societal pressures preventing us from speaking critically about our own president has forced Americans to rely on Canada to speak for them. Thank you Trudeau for keeping freedom of speech alive

What a speech. So refreshing to hear a leader speaking and addressing the President and the American people. All Canadian should be proud. Go ?? Canada John NZ\nJ

THIS IS A LEADER! This is how a leader should speak. Without an ounce of arrogance but full of factful compassion. Truth be told, Mr Trudeau is one of my favourite leaders of a country. He may have issues, but which leader doesn't right. Look at what Trump is doing now. Great speech, Sir. I feel so proud of ??.

I love how he needed to simplify his words to speak to dumpy

To any Americans watch PM Trudeau ... this is house a statesman and head of state speaks and behaves.\nNot the bozos leading your country. \n\nTo Canada, the Commonwealth and the world stands with you.

Nice to see a leader who speaks in an articulate, truthful, factural manner. So refreshing! Th donald should grow up and take note. This is how leaders act.

He knows that of which he speaks thank you Canada from an American

The Gavin Newsome of Canada speak to your own country. They want you out. That should be the first topic

You say you want to work with us hell yall have been getting over on us so you saying it’s ok for you to charge us more money for trade but where not supposed to charge yall don’t just speak half the truth

“Alright while the prime minister speaks in french”. I was expecting an English translation but received a casual uninterested spiel à la Ron Burgundy.

The only Leader you need to see speak today. The leadership the United States of America needs.

Felon trump of corrupt usa CANNOT SPEAK INTELLIGENTLY COHERENTLY RESPECTFULLY like PM TRUDUE of CANADA . usa is GOING DOWN under felon trump ………..

All the Americans speaking up here, stand up and take action against the vile tyrant the uneducated voted into power

This is how a real statesman acts, behaves and speaks ...

Trump will be known the American president who conquered Canada and it the 51st state of USA \n\nBut my question is why did Trudeau stated speaking baby words when it was time to speak to Trump directly!?

I wouldn't expect less from Canada,, We have been getting all the Good News from Canada... Some things are getting Out of Hand from President Trump, and He is Speaking from the Responsability of a Man Protecting his Citizens and Economy.

And now I want to speak to an specific Russian, oops I mean American...

He is speaking to trump like a 5 year old! Hahaha that's how he has to do it lol.

Yes we are pissed at the USA, once considered our friends. Actions speak louder than words and your actions have told us we are no longer your friends. So be it! We are a strong and resilient nation and you will regret pissing all over us. Its officially on now!

I'll still buy your products! I wish we had a leader who could speak like an intelligent adult. Bravo, President Trudeau!

If only our president could speak so well and only use facts the fall of America start with Trump

Trudeau speaks so well, consciously explaining exactly what dumb Donald is doing . Our president cannot even put together a sentence, much less explain his erratic, idiotic policies.

OK woke Trudeau, who is about to get replaced - remove tariffs targeting US businesses for the last 3 decades, like the 200%+ tariff on dairy products from USA, then we can talk\n\n...and YES we will deal with Russia because they are the only country who didn't take a red cent of aid from USA - their fertilizer is far cheaper than Canada's fertilizer.\n\nI'm speaking to Canadians - especially the truckers whose bank accounts Trudeau froze - vote out the woke Canadian government!\n\nAs far as CNN goes, you are traitors - you would betray USA because the dummy you wanted to win failed against Trump.\n\nThe stock market going down has far more to do with short supply of chips - that is why tech companies were hit heaviest. Last time I checked, Canada doesn't make chips.

I agree and I am American who did not vote for trump! He is speaking very intelligent unlike the Americans president sad!

Sure wish the US republicans president could speak intelligently like Trudeau. Donald is selling out the US!

Trudeau is speaking pro chiniese language.

Thank you, Canada! Maybe this will wake up some Trump voters and remind the GOP what is at stake (doubtful). \n\nEvery Canadian I have seen speaking about this are such powerful orators and are not f-ing around.

So nice to hear a national leader speak so eloquently and coherently. He did not use any bullying or condescending words. Standing for Canada and loving America. Trump is for Putin instead of America's friends. This is really sad. Wake up America! What has happened to us?

Such a professional speaking gentleman! I’m from United States and fully support Canada!??

You know listening to Trudeau speak this is how a true leader should act and think how much more of the abuse of government are we going to take as Americans?

Trudeau .. thank you for having the courage to speak up when the gutless politicians of America, rape the people of their dollars and opportunities, ie. little hitler (trump) and little himmler(musk) the new age fascists of American Politics.

Take note: this is how a leader speaks.

He made being a drug addict legal... even encourages it with free injections. But he's done everything to fight drugs?. The only thing he's worked on is destroying Canada more than anyone in its history and he shouldn't even be allowed to speak on behalf of Canada. He should also never speak the words democracy or dictator since he clearly has them backwards.

A REAL President speaking

Keep up the good fight Mr Trudeau you’re speaking for all of us!

The guy that most Canadians hate is speaking for them ? As soon as he's gone how fast things get in order

As an American, I'm with Canada and Ukraine. Trump does not speak for all of us.

Wow a leader that actually can speak the language as an adult with intelligence. Trump sounds so dumb compared. It’s up to the American people to show their government that they are on the wrong path. Do it now… we support Americans not their government. Go Canada.