June 10, 202612:07 PM EDT:
WASHINGTON, June 10 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he might not renew the USMCA free trade deal with Canada and Mexico. Speaking at the White House, the president said he was discussing the matter with Mexican and Canadian leaders.
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Maybe, but I think it’s more that his only negotiation tactic is to threaten to do something drastic, like cancelling “the deal” (or military attack), then wait for weakness/capitulation to push for more concessions. Over and over again.
I agree that seems to be his signature move.
And it hasn’t occurred to him that anyone (or everyone) might figure it out…