The Canadians are 'a bit bewildered' at the moment, says CFR's Michael Froman

Michael Froman, Council on Foreign Relations president, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of U.S.-Canada trade relations, news of former central banker Mark Carney becoming Canada's next prime minister, President Trump's tariff agenda, and more.

[markdgal]

You are simply ignorant of Canadians and what we believe. We are never going to bend a knee to any American especially Trump. Typical American interview with little to no understanding of Canadians. Go away please

[bonedust]

Canadians are no longer confused—they are frustrated and resolute. The majority believe the Canadian government should disengage from negotiations with a partner that has already violated a signed trade agreement. Instead, they expect their government to focus on nation-building through strategic infrastructure development and the expansion of new trade opportunities. While Canada values its longstanding friendship with the United States, this relationship has contributed to the current challenges, reinforcing Canadians' determination to reduce economic dependence and strengthen national resilience.

[searez]

"Respect is a two-way street, if you want to get it, you’ve got to give it." — R.G. Risch.

Canadians are furious and angry for good reason.

[pattispady]

Bewildered? What an insult...once again American hubris. We are boycotting American products and travel. Who wants to do business with an untrustworthy partner who breaks their own agreements? With some who insults them?

[maxpayne]

All I can tell you is I’m Canadian and I am not buying any US products or services. I have canceled my US travel plans. Additionally I’m a conservative but because of Trump I will be voting for Mark Carney. Go 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[vicdiciccio]

It's america that is bewildered. You don't know what you want Canada and other countries to do. Canada knows what it wants: a continued mutually-successful trading relationship with america. We don't want to become americans; we don't want to have to accept and agree with americans and love trump. We just want to trade. Enjoy your trump years.

[lagnicourtd.c.m.]

Bringing up the border treaty of 1908, security pullback 5 eyes, Nato and annex talk - no Canadian is bewildered.

[HoldenCaulfield-zc]

Ingratiate yourself to Trump? Would these Americans please put yourself in the shoes of a non-America. If a leader from another country called your president "the mayor of whatever" and continued to rattle on about turning your country into a "51st state", how would you react? Anywhere else in the world, this is disrespectful and ignorant behaviour.

[claudeleclair]

Rather weak knowledge of trade issues and realities in Canada.

[fossetteful]

This guy has no idea what we think in Canada.

[RonAlfonse-ty]

W T F ? You are suggesting Canada should not defend it's sovereignty and we should bend a knee to your new imperialist government ? We do not " want " any of this war . Seriously - what in the ever loving F are you talking about....

[cd]

Your news person obviously does not understand Canadians. WE will never bow to a fascist!

[chrispaulick]

Carrot top trump doesn’t ever talk about the drugs and guns coming into Canada from the US.

[chrischristie]

We are not confused, but many of your commentators give superficial analysis of Canadian economy and tariffs. Please dig a bit deeper &present the actual stats on eg: dairy. Americans believe that sucking up to Trump is the way to get things done is the exact reason you are regarded so poorly around the world.

[HeatherDawson-yx]

Why was nothing said about Trump's threats to Canadian Sovereignty? Get the whole picture of what Canadians are dealing with.

[jasonbraida]

Trump isn't threatening to make the UK America's 51st state. So long as Trump maintains that kind of rhetoric there will be no tolerance for any sort of compromise with the Trump administration in Canada.

[JanetLClark]

The Canadians are NOT bewildered. Where did they find this talking head?

[judithgeher]

trump is DISRESPECTING the PEOPLE of CANADA! Everyday PEOPLE!

[ronniep]

Our relationship with America is now beyond repair imo. We're moving on. Canada is open for business!

[RudyVandenbelt]

Honestly Michael I think us Canadians are beyond trying to figure out how we get back to the US fold. What you call our "anger" we KNOW is a RESOLVE to move beyond dependence on an unreliable and untrustworthy 'partner" and on to other greener pastures where the untertones in the "relationship" are not so singularily warped and one sided. You might want to actually visit here next time before you form your American view opinions on who or what we are as a nation and as a people. I am quite sure you might be enlightened by the experience.