In 40 yrs of business I've negotiated a few business deals and contracts. IMO Trump badly played the negotiation with Canada. First, his public bluster on Twitter put Canada in a defensive position. We are immediately forced to defend our industries.
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Second, I have no doubt that Canada has made out position clear, both publicly and privately over the previous 2 weeks. Trump should not have been surprised, unless he wasn't listening - either to Canada or his own advisors.
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Third, Canada's position is one of quiet resolve. We understand that the majority of states are our largest trading partners and are hoping that this trade war just goes away. We also know that mid-terms are coming. Time is not on Trump's side.
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Fourth, Trump's irrational tweets after leaving the G7 show weakness. Instead of negotiating, he's publicly crying foul about betrayal. The overwhelming response has been support for Canada - which strengthens Canada's position. Trump badly miscalculated.
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In terms of "Art of the Deal", Trump is colouring outside the lines and eating the crayons....
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You’ve summed him up perfectly


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Um, trump offered 100% free trade, Trudeau is worried about some votes from dairy farmers that we Canadians have been forced to subsidize since his Dad PET was in power ... if anyone is blowing this deal it's the weak personality of team Trudeau &
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Do some research Canada is not screwing the States on anything, we pay high tariffs on tobacco more than the U.S. pays on Dairy Trade is a give & take, they’re are reasons free Trade would not work..
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I C, so your position is the North American Free Trade Agreement shouldn't be Free ....not exactly a concept worthy of the term ...
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Every single country puts tariffs on goods coming into their country to protect their own industries. If we let unfettered imports of citrus from South American countries it would decimate our own citrus industry.
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Or maybe you could choose to buy local ... Free market so to speak, sink or swim....
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Yes, please....let’s go backwards.
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I've been in business for over 30 years .. care to expand on your views ?
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Sorry Jake, but being a businessman does not make one an expert on international trade agreements.
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I’m American and I too stand with Canada
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I too stand with Canada. THE PEOPLE OF AMERICA DO NOT STAND WITH TRUMP!
#PeePeeTape#FuckTrump#ImpeachTrump
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It outrages most Americans. But, go on, ignore the majority and go look for a Trump supporter that doesn't like Canada.
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Patriotic Americans are not outraged. Canadians are allies not friends. Friends don't charge USA import taxes and refuse to pay proper NATO dues.
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Eff U! Canada is the friend who got YOUR hostages out of Iran. Canada is the friend who took in all your travellers & looked after them 4 a week 9/11 Canada is the friend who fought for & with you many times. If U now prefer a Lunatic & Russians, go 4 it. Rest of world is with us
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EFF U back... Canada is not a friend, they charge tariffs on our goods they cry foul when we want FAIR TRADE. Pay your NATO dues ... slacker, which you've been cheating on for years. Russians... lol, indoctrinated and funny. Canada .. pay your effing NATO dues.
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That isn't how NATO works. That isn't how trade works. You are parroting the man who refuses to be corrected.
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Of course that's how NATO works... everyone pays their dues,,, which had 2B regulated to 2% of DEFENSE GDP. fair equitable trade means U can not have tariffs on USA & not expect us 2 recoup via tariffs/this isn't rocket science. Left frontal lobe disorder common among leftists
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Tis obvious how Trump got elected - uninformed Haters, Basket of Deplorables who can't see any of Trumps faults, have no idea how inappropriate his behavior, how stupid & uninformed he is. He doesn't even understand how Free Trade deals work. Completely out of his depth at the G7
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Obama's election an anomaly... everything hidden, domestic terrorists-Ayers/Dohrn, Communist mentors-Wright/Jones his best buddy, his Uncle Wright... Rev. Wright - GD Amerika... Commies, Domestic Terrorists and Commies. If you voted for him you hate the USA.
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