On his way out of the White House to attend the G-7 Summit in Canada, President Donald Trump told reporters that ending NAFTA is an option on the table.
“Now, if we’re unable to make a deal, we’ll terminate NAFTA,” Trump said. “We’ll have a better deal. If we’re unable to make a deal, we will be better off.”
“Right now, we are not going to live with the deals the way they are,” he continued. “European Union treats us very unfairly. Canada, very unfairly. Mexico, very unfairly. With that being said, I think we’ll probably very easily make a deal.”
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He wants Russia to be included. /snark
Canada and Mexico have the CPTPP (the TPP without the US and its ludicrous IP demands) now. While it would be more convenient to keep the US as a trading partner due to proximity, they don’t need us anymore, but of course Trump and his base do not understand this. They will shoot themselves in the foot and laugh about how they sure showed those other countries who’s boss.
It’s amazing how many people treat the white, male billionaire unfairly.
About once a week I wonder how much more damage the GOP will allow Trump to inflict on the country.
And I remember Trump is a GOP creation. It’s up to the Democrats.
Well, hell. If you’re going to do this, Old Wise Negotiator, then please make it happen prior to the mid-terms. I am pretty sure it will have a significant negative effect on the economy which will put you and yours to the curb. I just wish it wasn’t going to be so painful for those that actually work for a living.