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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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  • patatas@sh.itjust.works
    14·
    2 days ago

    “The three countries need to approve a renewal of their existing agreement by July 1 or signal their ​intention to exit the pact, a process that would take 10 ​years and would buy time for alterations.”

    I feel like nobody is understanding this part

      • patatas@sh.itjust.works
        7·
        2 days ago

        If the rules of the agreement don’t matter anyway, then why is Trump bothering to talk about not renewing it?

        • kent_eh@lemmy.caEnglish
          7·
          1 day ago

          then why is Trump bothering to talk about not renewing it?

          Because he has a pathological need to see his name in the headlines on a daily basis.

          • definitemaybe@lemmy.ca
            5·
            1 day ago

            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.

            • kent_eh@lemmy.caEnglish
              2·
              12 hours ago

              I agree that seems to be his signature move.

              And it hasn’t occurred to him that anyone (or everyone) might figure it out…