We have recognised from the beginning that America has changed, and that we will not return to our old relationship. Our government understood, before many, that America is altering all its trade relationships. Putting tariffs on its closest allies and charging for access to its vast market.
I also was totally expecting a handshake deal followed by renegging on the terms a couple days later.
But it seems instead, the Trump admin’s negotiation strategy is the Craiglist “I know I said OK to $40 but I’m already here and I only have $25 cash on me” gambit.
We are lucky the americans so helpfully showed their lack of good faith before it was signed instead of the following Tuesday.
I also was totally expecting a handshake deal followed by renegging on the terms a couple days later.
But it seems instead, the Trump admin’s negotiation strategy is the Craiglist “I know I said OK to $40 but I’m already here and I only have $25 cash on me” gambit.