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Donald, in his whole time as a 'leader' (which he clearly isn't) never ever was able to even close hold a speach like this. And he never will be. He is just not a smart man. This decision was a big big mistake. Thanks to Mr. Trudeau for standing up against this characterless BULLY. The Canadians must be so proud of you. I just hope Mexico ( and all the rest of us 'willing countrys') will do the same. I do feel sorry for all the american people who saw this coming and have to suffer now. I hope this all ends well. Sending blessings from Germany.

Donald is nt a smart man. You are though to stroke his ego whilst subtly insulting him ?

He made one mistake tho donald trump is not a smart man .. he is a hateful man child

Donald Trump makes all politicians other than himself look smart.

You Go Trudeau. Well done. Donald is an idiot. Trump is clearly being manipulated by Putin and He's not smart enough to figure it out. I think Putin has something on Trump like a legal issue or something to do with money. Just a quick Question for the people who voted for Trump. Are you still happy with your decision voting for Trump? We have to push Trump out of the White House and in to a prison cell.

The US as declared war against all civilised world, to say Donald is smart is euphemism, he is the replica of Hitler, and is introducing the Fourth Reich

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Excellent coverage of one of the greatest tragedies perpetrated on the American people by its leader. I strongly take issue with the Wall Street Journal opinion of Donald Trump, being a smart man. Only a flaming idiot would let Vladimir Putin play them like a puppet. God bless Canada and it’s unbelievably understanding beautiful people who’s empathy is boundless and God bless Justin Trudeau, who will be unbelievably missed on the world stage and as a beloved, American, cousin, and dear neighbor‼️

I don’t think Donald is a smart guy at all!!!

Donald,you are a smart man!\nBut this is a damn thing to do???

I agreed with everything he was saying until he said Donald was a very smart guy. After he said that, he lost credibility for all the previous things he said.

Donald is not smart! Just opposite. Iam so happy that at least one leader speaks openly!!! ❤ thank you!

I don't think Donald Trump is smart. He is a moron with power. This man should have been sent to jail not to the White house.

the countries that are richer in fossil fuels, energy production and materials are always the ones that have the highest chances of winning a trade war, unless there are other countries that can offer the same quantity at lower prices.\nIn the end these costs will always be passed onto the end consumer.\nI think that Donald is not that smart.. He is going to starve his citizens

oh no, the felon orange man will go ballistic with his uncontrollable baby tantrum after watching this....cry donald, cry huhuhu. you are a smart man but dumb???.

I think we should all be keeping a close look at the stock portfolios of Donald and his family. He is either smart enough to understand the consequences of this and fully expects to cash in on the instability in the market, or he is a lot dummer than the WSJ thinks.

Donald is a smart man?!????

This is the truth……If Canadians and others see trumps relentless rhetoric why can’t the American people ? Donald is not smart he’s greedy! ..

Justin Trudeau is wrong. Donald is not a smart man and never has been. He's dumb as a brick and yet confident, which is clearly a dangerous combination. But, you know, diplomacy.

I am American and awfully ashamed of Donald Trump and his gang. Loved it when the Prime Minister Trudeau said Donald, the Wall Street Journal said you are a smart man but this is a very dumb thing to do. Eloquent, classy and presidential, totally opposite from Donald and gang.

Donald isn’t a smart guy though?he is a dumb pos supporting Putin

Let's be clear. Nobody outside the US thinks Donald is a smart man.

I agree with 99% of his speech, except the part where he calls Donald smart.

The US will be the big loser. Countries that impose tariffs are shooting themselves in the foot. The only thing Trudeau got wrong was calling Donald a smart guy. Bully yes, smart, no.

There's only 1 statement I disagree when he said Donald you're a smart person...\n\nNot at all Donald you're the dumbnest person on earth a disgrace to humanity

I'm going to disagree with Trudeau on one critical point, Donald Jackass Trump is NOT a smart man. If he was, this wouldn't even be happening.

Justin Trudeau was flattering Donald when he said he was a smart man. Fact is that Trump is a moron who has long ago sold his soul.

Donald is not smart at all, he is a stupid leader

I have to disagree with a point made by the Prime Minister; Donald Trump is not a smart guy. He's a dangerous moron and a con man. I don't know what else we Americans need to see to learn this plain truth. If I were Canadian, regardless of my political persuasions, this is a speech and a stance to be proud of.

I'm sorry our Canadian's fellows, this is not personal, it's just business. All this year the USA economy has been decreased because we buy (importing) more goods than selling (exporting). We are no in good shape economically to support other countries' economies. We need companies to come back to produce in the USA and those extra charges are an incentive to start producing again in the USA. After our economy is better, we can make new deals. \nAbout Fentanyl, it is funny that he said that it was all good and after that, saying just in the last months implemented all kinds of security measures. LOL \nHe speaks nice, but he is not a smart guy. Putting tariffs back to the USA makes it worse with Donald Trump. Donald Trump is a businessman, he can keep increasing the taxes and in the end, Canada will be hurt more than the USA. I suggest to peacefully open a negotiation with Trump, not to fight back at the same level... don't take it personally, it is just business.

We are nice saying Donald is smart... always with you my fellow Canadians!!

Smart! Not Donald!

Everyone’s praising Trudeau here, I’m proud of my PM, I’m certain his Father Pierre would be too. \n\nHere’s how Donald’s brain will receive this speech,” Blah Blah Blah, Donald you’re a smart guy, Blah blah blah… \nDonald’s brain ain’t right!\n\nMy sympathies to the USA, hang in there, we’ll forgive when the current nuisance tenant at the White Houses lease is up.

Trudeau is a liar... Donald is a dumb guy, not a smart guy

Two languages huh, our knucklehead can barely speak English. We are so screwed, buckle up Americans this is going to be bad, very, very bad. I would disagree on only one thing this gentleman said, DONALD IS NOT A SMART MAN, HE IS AN IDIOT.

Great speech. And I like Melanie Joly struggling to keep it together after the comment about Donald being a smart guy.

Donald and smart doesn’t go together on the same sentence.

People are still trying to grease Donald Trump's ego by referring to him as smart. A teacher who taught Trump is noted to have said that Donald is the dumbest student he taught.

Donald is not appearing smart on any level

Dumb donald is not smart at all, and have never been.

I disagree with him. Donald is clearly not a “very” smart guy. Even a person with average IQ would make so many and so big poor decisions. He is a muppet on the hands who realized how easily he can be manipulated. Most unAmerican president in the history of USA. Worse than Nixon. Danger to USA and American people. As long as he is the president. We can no longer say POTUS is “the leader of the free world “ He prefers murderous dictators. Not the free world.

Love the irony of “Donald is smart”

That’s being too kind saying Donald is “smart”. No. He is dumb and dumber.

donald is not smart at all and loves putin!!!

I can't imagine how hard it must have been to keep a straight face while telling Donald he's a very smart guy

He told one lie donald is a smart man

Donald is not a smart guy doing a dumb thing, he’s a dumb guy trying to do a smart thing…nothing yet

Why do people think that Donald Trump and Elon Musk are smart. They aren't smart. They hire smart, desperate people. They just have the money. They're stupid themselves. Trump was a bully all his life and his daddy paid his way through school and Elon grew up a little weasel, nerd getting pushed around by everybody, and now he's going to take it out on all of us.

Trudeau did not say Donald Trump you're a very smart guy he said the Washington Post said he's a very smart guy so CNN you got that way way off from what he said in his statement to Donald Trump so you should change that!

Sir, Donald is not smart. At all.