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Reuters: Trump says he might not renew USMCA (www.reuters.com)
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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.

Reporting by Bo Erickson ⁠and ​Gram ​Slattery; Editing by ​Doina Chiacu

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[–] 4 points 4 months ago (1 child)

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.

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