"I want to speak directly to Americans," says Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. "This is a choice that will harm Canadians...but will have real consequences for you."
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Better path for President Trump to usher in a Golden Age for America is "to partner with Canada, not punish us," suggests Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau.
White House actions "split us apart instead of bringing us together," says Prime Minister Trudeau, announcing Canada is responding 25% tariffs on $155 billion worth of American goods.
Great response from Justin , we must always stand up to bullies which is exactly what trump is, excellent speech from Justin , he will be greatly missed, but you’ve got an excellent candidate in Mark Carney , he wont be bullied either !!
Prime Minister Trudeau asks Canadians to stay united and support those who will be going through "tough times" as a result of the tariffs imposed on Canada by US President Trump.
I'm proud of our neighbors and ashamed of many people in our own country. Canada has a true hero in Justin Trudeau. He may step down, and I won't criticize his decision, but something tells me he will still be fighting the good fight. And Mexico, you have one Hell of a leader in Claudia Sheinbaum!
Raw materials, probably from the Canadian lumber industry. The raw pulp can be used to make all sorts of paper goods in the US, while finished paper goods like actual paper sheets, paperboard, and cardboard can also be imported.
But, as we all know, tariffs don’t hurt the companies they are placed on. They hurt the people. Wouldn’t it make more sense to refuse to sell your natural resources to us and to refuse to purchase our products unless they’re from a blue state (alcohol, for example)? It would still hurt you but less.
Ah fuck not the bourbon! I thought it was bad enough that this is going to freeze the auto industry so those shitheads in office can buy up the auto manufacturers for next to nothing
Don't stop at tariffing Tesla 100%, make it 200% and boycott Amazon, Meta, all Crypto, and every Red State product you can think of. Make sure that you make Red States hurt bad, and if we have to hurt a little bit too so be it! F*** TRUMP! with love from California! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Hope it targets MAGA donor companies and red states. SE Asia is capable of filling ALL economic gaps - pharma, medicine, IT, chip production, heavy industry.. it goes on and on. Nobody needs America’s plutocrats anymore. That’s why the American plutocrats need fascism. To force their survival on US!
Trump has antiquated ideas. Tariffs have never done what he thinks they will do. It is the opposite. It is second cousin to trickle down economics, which also never works.
Don't stop at tariffing Tesla 100%, make it 200% and boycott Amazon, Meta, all Crypto, and every Red State product you can think of. Make sure that you make Red States hurt bad, and if we have to hurt a little bit too so be it! F*** TRUMP! with love from California! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Yet OUR Congress here in the USA can't be BOTHERED to work on the WEEKEND even in a CRISIS because God forbid should ANYTHING interfere with their WEEKEND PLANS!😡 That's why FELON Trump DID it on a Saturday!
Many Governors and members of Congress are working on this, and the other atrocities Trump is perpetuating. Support the people who are trying to help us instead of bad mouthing them.
Actually, truly, I wish my ancestors had never left Europe. My ancestors emigrated as early as 1622 and my most recent immigrant ancestor came here in the 1760s. A lot of them were certainly evil. My molecules have been living on stolen land too long.
What does Russia have in goods that would be cost effective for us to buy? Nothing I can think of.
Release the PeePee tapes and we'll talk about trade.
The most radioactive anyone has ever seen! And it will be so unfair! And And And a total witch-hunt! And DEI!! There will be so much spinning it will be insane, but the GOP will be totally behind it
How will they get it there? It comes via pipeline from Canada. Plus, it takes months to up production. It's going to be an immediate shock to every American.
I think the US will release their reserved fuel domestically and increase production to ease pain but refining takes time. It's also why energy is only 10 percent. Hopefully we stop sending it if he doesn't relent so it ends sooner.
We know! We were so awed, just a few weks ago, by the skill of those water bombers. Also grateful. I guess we won't get them for the next fire. Can't blame you.
Please note that the majority of Americans did not vote for trump, and we do not support him. We support and encourage the rest of the world to help us out of this tragedy brought to us by a bunch of billionaires who were allowed by a corrupt SC to buy our politicians. Fight trump every way you can.
I’d like to say we’re working on it, but I’m not so sure. We’ve been fortunate for a long time, and it’s left us floundering now when we’re threatened with losing everything. We’ve got a lot to undo, starting with Citizens United and a corrupt Supreme Court. But I hope this destruction will motivate
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We really do need you all to speak up. Go in front of any microphone or reporter that you can and talk about what is happening and how your constituents do not support it. Go go go.
This is 100% Trump's fault. His actions, with malicious & insidious intent, continue to disrespect, divide, & harm the people. The fallout will not only lead to higher costs on goods, it'll make it more expensive to manufacture goods. To cut costs, companies will make LESS product and LAYOFF people.
I can’t watch. Even reading your quote has me choking up for our country. My husband, a combat disabled US Army veteran is watching on his desktop with headphones on weeping. It’s breaking my heart.
I don't think that I will ever stop mourning this election. When did character stop mattering? Thank your husband for his service. My dad was a Korean war vet. I have the flag that draped his coffin in a holder above my door way. I can't believe this country elected that Bat Shit Crazy traitor.
My heart breaks with yours. I really hope we can join together to make ourselves worthy of the sacrifice your husband and others like him have made and continue to make.
Unlike those speaking for the US, you can see it in his eyes, and hear it in his voice. Our PM is feeling what we Canadians are feeling. It's an unbelievable situation we are being pushed into.
If he has become unpopular, I have to accept it might be what's best for us. I have been concerned about who was in line to step in, but I'm getting good vibes from Carney so far. I hope they don't regret this come election time. 🤞
There are millions of us that voted for Harris. He is a lunatic. Don’t cave in to his demands bc that is what this is about. Create a problem that isn’t there and then “save” us. He’s a puke.
We spent a lot of time in the ADK and the number of Proud Boys up there is disturbing. I wonder how protected they will be from economic fallout when Canadians stop vacationing & buying products from upstate.
Our leadership is intelligent enough to understand what's really at stake. Most of us are not falling for the misdirection that the US seems to be distracted by. It's unbelievable that we're at this point, but we've got this. 🍁
Canadians have a prime minister who can give such an eloquent and powerful speech in two languages. Our orange thing is incomprehensible in one. Stay strong Canada. Many in the US stand with you.
Exactly. His dad was French and mom is English so he speaks both perfectly. I love bilingualism. I wish I spoke more than 2. One day I might try Spanish.
It’s actually now that we don’t trust the US, not just Trump. One election is a mistake, two is a pattern, and this time it’s looking like you lost your democracy.
And this is going to have a long lasting effect for decades. It’ll take at least 3 generations of good elections, good and decent American leadership, to even begin to heal this. Won’t be in my lifetime
I'm sure Canada and Mexico spent the last 8 years quietly forging new relationships with alternative trading partners. That's what any responsible leader would do after dealing with Trump's duplicity.
Yeah well dumb doesn't just live at Mar-a-lago....of course we haven't. Who would have thought America would elect him twice? Most Cdns don't understand that Trump is the symptom, not the disease. We do have free trade with the EU, much of Asia, and the parts of S America that matter. US is closer.
From a Canadian point of view, this will cripple all of our economies leaving North America weakened and ripe for Russian and Chinese interference. Which is what your president wants.
Nah. He wants to be President for life and said as much. 'You'll never have to vote again. Silly to think he's concerned about anything other than himself
Justin,
we know, and we are so sorry! He is out of control, and we can’t, as individual citizens do much to stop him, but you can!
Don’t take his bullshit, fight back and do the same to the US, that’s gonna piss off Americans and then they’re gonna Try to rouse the Republicans to push back!!
Canada - you're NAILING this thing!
We will stand by you and do our part, whatever it takes. Just tear the Neon Pig into bacon strips, PLEASE!
We are SO gonna enjoy the shitshow. Especially LOVE, LOVE LOVE the red-state targeted tariffs! Going straight to the evil core of the dumpster fire! 🤣👏🏻🥰😘
Thank you for making the maga evil south pay! I’m from New England and believe trump is the most evil, vile human! I’m so sorry that so many Americans are in this CULT!!
This sounds like the days when Bibi would talk to the Lebanese, “we don’t want to hurt you but when we strike civilian homes and hospitals it’s all Hezbollah’s fault”. At least Americans are understanding how shitty it feels having one man decide your fate. And I don’t mean Trudeau
I would really prefer not to lose my retirement funds. If he tanks SocSec, too, I will be on the street. An awful lot of us old people will. Of course, Musk & Trump think you should just die when you can no longer be "productive.:
Just do what Trump has asked. Stop the fentanyl. It's killed hundreds of thousands of Americans. We know it's not all Canadians, Trudeau could end this now if he wanted. I'd bet Trump would tell him where the labs are even.
Less than 1% of fentanyl that gets into the US comes from Canada - most foreign made fentanyl comes from China - who are only facing a tariff rate of 10%,
My friend, what are you talking about. I mean, what in the hell are you talking about? You’re not actually suggesting that these tariffs are to address the issue of fentanyl and illegal aliens coming into our country from Canada, are you? Because that is not what this is about.
My friend, that is exactly what it's about. Fentanyl is made right there in good ol Canada. Thanks to the chinese. You think it's hockey? Or a silly vendetta or something? What's your conspiracy theory?🥸
Trump the man who hates war starts a trade war. Apparently he cares about Americans getting sick from fentylnol even though a tiny % comes through the Canadian border. He has taken away medical assistance to 70 million Americans. He is really showing what he cares about most.
Unfortunately a recent study found the economic impact of U.S. tariffs and dollar-for-dollar Canadian retaliation could be five times worse for Canadians.
The answer is before every Trump supporter. When their feelings are so fragile that they think someone else just wanting equal rights somehow violates THEIR rights. THEY are the problem, not us.
The answer is before you, Trump supporters. When it comes down to it. When it comes down to a Civil War. Could you honestly, seriously, look down the barrel of your rifle and shoot one of your own family members because they're Liberal, BLM, or antifa? Could you really pull the trigger?
I think for the most of them the answer is yes. maga has torn families apart, including mine. I haven't spoken to my mother since 2017 when she went full maga. I had to cut her out of my life when every time I talked to her it was a racist or homophobic rant straight from the headlines of Fox News.
I'm disgusted, outraged & humiliated that a US President economically assaults Canada and Mexico.
And here's reality: Political Big Money ruins a democratic gov't. It sets the stage for strongman fascists--now a worldwide trend. Canada must protect itself from this, too.
We love and support Canada and Mexico! Please do not bend to tyrant Trump! If you get into Trump, he will only want more. America will thank you for standing strong.
It may sound like an exaggeration, but I want Trudeau and Canada to hit us with everything they have. I’m more than willing to take the hit if it puts the orange stain in his place.
I'm first waiting on The trained US Military to take out this domestic enemy 🤔
I'm also wondering if our leaders are organizing protests or plans to remove trump.
American here do what u gotta do. Put the terrifs on Tesla and also u have my permission as an American to freeze all the assets of any billionaires in our country that you have the access to do that to and also stab them :3 I will literally be your alibi in court.
He speaks the obvious-- a tariff war doesn't benefit either country.
Trump is a mixture of stupid and not caring about Americans or Canadians.
We all know only 1 demographic benefits from tariffs and higher prices: billionaires
Trudeau so refreshing! He is such an articulate man with wisdom we should heed. He told (united) Canadians we cannot back down and be bullied nor set aside our own principles in the face of the bully who has no interest in democracy or the rule of law.
It's unfortunate that Americans aren't given that chance to ask their leader to step down. I stand behind what Trudeau said. I wish the US the best of luck.
What's crazy is most Canadians don't approve of Trudeau but we can respect who is in power. But because of this he is stepping down as PM because we asked him to. We are giving him a chance to find a suitable replacement and then we'll go into an election to vote for a new PM.
I don't think so. Carney seems to be a popular one. But the liberals have a lot of work to do to get Canada back on their side. I personally do not want a conservative government though so I will be most likely voting strategically.
He is playing with trivialities. When the tarriffs kicked in we should have cut all the electricity from Ontario and Quebec that gets sent down to the US, as well as all the oil from Alberta & leave them off until the US comes to it's senses. Here he's just going to make things worse for Canadians.
Red or blue makes no difference, just like Liberal or Conservative here in Canada. Biden or Trump will all sell the poor people out. Trudeau or Poillievre will do the same here in Canada.
Freeze in the F---ing dark.
This American wants to speak directly to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. “Do it. Stick it to Trump as hard as you possibly can. We know it will be painful on our side but it must be done. We are with you. Bring it! 👊”
💔💔💔 This is a horrible time to be living through. I’m a Michigan girl and we are going to be destroyed by this. The automotive industry is the livelihood of many people here and a lot of our electricity and natural gas comes from Ontario. We are normally a blue state 😥. I didn’t vote for the 🍊🤡
My state is purple and I am pissed off. I am solid blue. I support Canada doing this and am just waiting for the trump supporters to get buyers remorse
They'll get remorse but they'll blame everyone in the universe but Trump. He could shoot their closest relative and his cult would lick the blood off his shoes.
I am of Canadian heritage. I live in a border city. I have dear friends in Canada (Ontario). I shop and recreate there. Until recently, I owned property in Canada and did for decades (sold b/c my husband passed). I am shaking with anger and disgust at this White House.
The real consequences should be seen by FOTUS and nobody else since it's his stupid idea. We didn't ask for it, don't support it, and none of us deserve it on either side.
We know. We understand.
We disagree & hate everything he is doing.
He, his family & elon are working to destroy America. He, his family & many others are in cahoots with putin. They do his bidding.
he shows a lot of class in this fight, where is the class the USA showed to a trade partner. we are under KGB rule here and a war will result in this, we are fucked if this is our future
This is the type of leadership I expect in a democracy. Responsibility to the people and respect for the position you occupy as president. Love to see some sense in the world. Go Trudeau, go 🇨🇦! Go 🇲🇽!
🇪🇺🇸🇪 It is time to support our democratic friends.
Yes, buy LOTS of maple syrup! As a Canadian, I was very relieved to find that my mandarin oranges come fro Morocco, would not want to have to give them up.
Canada please understand that the majority of Americans don’t agree with these policies. So do everything you can to make Trump suffer. He doesn’t have solutions for problems so he passes them on to others. Then he will take credit for anything that is accomplished. His NPD illness is at Stage 4.
We don’t blame you, PM Trudeau. We understand you need to implement retaliatory tariffs - please make them hurt and hurt HARD & DEEP! I want people who voted for Drumpf tariffs to feel the pain! I’m done playing with these MAGA mother f*ckers. I know I’ll survive - always do.💪
Justin Trudeau is fine if we loose our life America. The boys want to play. I no longer want to play with these kids. They a really should learn how to share. I hope there are no more boarders and no more walls
Prime Minister Trudeau- yes it will but do what you must do to protect Canadians! Why you are at it can I move there with you guys? I am from a blue State and I hate what is happening!
Please be gentle with U.S. tourists, let us visit and spend our money on you, cry and catch our breath, before we have to head back into the absolute shit-show and try to save anything we can.
Red state person here, but NOT by choice. We don't always get to choose. If our two countries go to war, you better believe I will support and fight for the great white north! 110% standing with Canada!
As am I. That’s a problem I try to fight against constantly - blanket stereotypes (but also bitching out my senators and reps repeatedly.. and attorney general David Yost for attacking Costco for keeping DEI). Just like not every Nazi wanted to be one. At the end, hitler was talking little boys into
Corpus Christi is a great example of a blue city in a red state. They implement citywide taxes to pay for mass transit, and it's free rides for veterans!
The red states are very gerrymandered. The cities, where most people live, vote blue, but they design the electoral maps so the GOP keeps power. Even the red states were pretty close yo 50/50 voting 20 years ago. Now it's all maga all the time. People who can afford to leave generally do.
The MAGA I have known are astoundingly uninterested in traveling outside of their state’s borders, let alone going to a different country. I doubt they’ll be many going to Canada.
We don't want to adopt you all, but we will be happy to take your tourism dollars. We don't mind renting you, we don't wanna own you. Since our $ is expected to drop to about $0.52 because of this piece of stupidity, it would be nice for a few of y'all to slip us a greenbacks in our waistbands.
Call your local and state representatives every day.
Show up to any and every town hall, committee action, public meeting you're able to and bring your friends.
Just call, email, and show up to pester the hell out of your reps. You’re not just fighting for Canada, you’re fighting for affordability in general. US jobs too.
Inform people of the danger we as Canadians face with our opposition party the CPC being aligned with Trump. The leader Pierre Poilievre is a piece of garbage. They’ve been ahead in the polls for the last year but Trumps really damaging their support. Help us crush it.
Spend your travel dollars here. Look beyond the typical Banff/Jasper hot spots (although they are pretty fabulous) There are so many other areas with beautiful lakes/beaches/festivals.
Many locals will be unable to afford restaurants, tip well.
Write letters to your politicians. Protest. Make some noise! Silence is complicit. Come to 🇨🇦on your vacation. And if you can, buy some Canadian products.
The MAGA would actually take your comment in sincerity and believe you are actually congratulating them in earnest. That’s how delusional they actually are.
I’m an American, we are trapped in a hellscape and angry as hell. That monster does not reflect the will of the majority of the American people. We are so sorry!
Strange isn't it, Canada and Mexico have the courage and nerve to stand up to Trump but Republicans in Congress can't. Talk about moral fiber or rather the lack of it.
Democrats can’t even stand up to him. This makes no sense how they seem so weak and powerless. Wtf is going on?? Doesn’t the military work for the constitution? Can’t they do something?
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Install a bidet.
American beer = making love in a canoe
SCOTUS said he can't be prosecuted. Didn't say he is permitted to break law. There is a difference.
This is Hitler 2.0.
Release the PeePee tapes and we'll talk about trade.
https://www.youtube.com/live/-psCZv0-0Po
Dear Canada, you have my permission to hit us as hard as necessary.....
Sincerely, a citizen of the former USA
support Canada 🇨🇦 and Mexico 🇲🇽.
Each one of us protects ourselves by underestimating our own strength.
He has embarrassed us on the world stage. Such a stupid man.
The Autocracy of American States.
Now is not the time to be embarrassed. Now is the time for action.
There are plusses to this. I wish politicians would listen to their voicemail & read their damned emails.
I have so many ideas!!!!
Can't blame you at all.
we know, and we are so sorry! He is out of control, and we can’t, as individual citizens do much to stop him, but you can!
Don’t take his bullshit, fight back and do the same to the US, that’s gonna piss off Americans and then they’re gonna Try to rouse the Republicans to push back!!
We will stand by you and do our part, whatever it takes. Just tear the Neon Pig into bacon strips, PLEASE!
We are SO gonna enjoy the shitshow. Especially LOVE, LOVE LOVE the red-state targeted tariffs! Going straight to the evil core of the dumpster fire! 🤣👏🏻🥰😘
Do not pay lip service to your outrage. Do something about it.
All the same we are going to get hurt by his actions, the best we can do is only get what you need from Canada for now.
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you feel
better, we hate it too!
Because, in the end, Trump will own it.
All of it.
And here's reality: Political Big Money ruins a democratic gov't. It sets the stage for strongman fascists--now a worldwide trend. Canada must protect itself from this, too.
It is too late for the US.
This week republicans renege on trade contracts with Canada a supplier of electricity/natural gas to the U.S.
Sounds to me like the republicans are intentionally creating a energy emergency.
Grey rocking these hate hosers is fantastic.
I'm also wondering if our leaders are organizing protests or plans to remove trump.
Trump is a mixture of stupid and not caring about Americans or Canadians.
We all know only 1 demographic benefits from tariffs and higher prices: billionaires
Does anyone curious why he has never said he wants to speak directly to the Chinese?
Freeze in the F---ing dark.
We stand on guard for thee
We disagree & hate everything he is doing.
He, his family & elon are working to destroy America. He, his family & many others are in cahoots with putin. They do his bidding.
We need help. This is a “hurts so good” scenario and we’re ready. The suffering of fascism would be far worse.
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🇪🇺🇸🇪 It is time to support our democratic friends.
Will buying tequila and maple syrup help?
The winner,
A young bagger
At the supermarket,
An immigrant
Fell into my arms
And wept.
Don't be a Trump.
No shit!
Not everyone that lives in a red state voted for him.
Show up to any and every town hall, committee action, public meeting you're able to and bring your friends.
Here's a list of US products and their Canadian equivalents you can keep handy for your next trip to the grocery store.
Dairy Products
Instead of Kraft (cheese, dairy) → Try Saputo, Black Diamond, Armstrong
(1/ )
Instead of Yoplait (yogurt) →Try Astro, Olympic, Liberté
Instead of Land O'Lakes (butter) →Try Lactantia, Natrel, Gay Lea Soft Drinks & Beverages
Instead of Coca-Cola, Pepsi →Try Canada Dry, PC Cola,Great Value (Walmart)
(2/ )
Packaged & Snack Foods
Instead of Lay's (chips) → Try Old Dutch, Covered Bridge, Hardbite
Instead of Tropicana (juice) → Try Oasis, SunRype, Arthur’s
(3/ )
Try Nature’s Path, Barbara’s, Quaker (some products Canadian-made)
Instead of Nabisco (cookies/crackers) → Try Dare, Leclerc, Voortman
Instead of Campbell's (soups) → Try Habitant (by Loblaws), President’s Choice soups
(4/ )
Meat & Processed Foods
Instead of Oscar Mayer (deli meats) → Try Maple Leaf, Schneiders, Pillers
Instead of Hormel (bacon, ham) → Try Olymel, Grimm’s
(5/ )
Many locals will be unable to afford restaurants, tip well.
With our low dollar it is a real bargain for you.
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He's a good dude.