Trudeau says he'll fight for Canada's interests after Trump comments he won't compromise on NAFTA

[highplainsdem]

Source: CBC

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government will defend Canada's best interests in any new NAFTA deal, after a report that Donald Trump told a news outlet the United States will make no compromises in any agreement with Canada.

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Asked about that report Friday, Trudeau said Canada will continue on a positive path forward in NAFTA talks.

"We're going to remain constructive, positive, serious and creative about what we do around the negotiating table, in what we do in relation with the United States," he said in Oshawa, Ont. "But we are also going to be unequivocal about always standing up for Canadians' rights and Canadians' interests."

Read more: https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/nafta-trump-compromise-trudeau-1.4806240

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LBN thread about Trump's comments:

https://www.democraticunderground.com/10142148040

[Roy Rolling]

1. The Difference

When reality collides with reality-TV.

"Trade wars are easy" Trump shows the art of the deal, for him, is never having anyone stand up to him. Then it's game over.

[Bernardo de La Paz]

5. Trudeau vs Brazeau in 2012 and tRump in 2017

Brazeau was younger and had served in the military. Look at this and say who you think would win just based on the photos, comparing arm muscle size, for example:



Trudeau beat Brazeau in three rounds. He made Brazeau take two standing 8-counts and then in the third round Brazeau was declared unable to defend himself.

Now, here are Trudeau and tRump:

[Wellstone ruled]

2. Sure appears our Trading Partners

or there of,are hoping for a Dem take over this fall. The World is waiting by the comments popping up on and in Foreign Media,for Trump and his gang of Thieves to be Horse-Collared and the World can get back to some sense of Normality.

[Corgigal]

3. Don't even pick up the phone,

wait until you get a new neighbor.

[ginnyinWI]

4. He's raising the profile of everyone he attacks.

Trudeau can look tougher and stronger than ever. And by comparison, the Trumpsky looks defeated and weak. Instead of choosing his fights wisely, he is just swinging wildly. Fool.

[LiberalBrooke]

6. He is so dumb and transparent.

No tact or negotiation skills. He is a one trick pony - threaten others. If that does not work he has nothing.

[paleotn]

9. That's what it's like negotiating with a moron

If not for dad’s money, he would be a failed used car salesman, shouting crazy shit from the corner of the bar.

[ginnyinWI]

12. or with that hair, a comedian at some sleazy lounge. nt

[LiberalLovinLug]

7. "no compromises" the art of the deal

Here I always thought compromising was one part of deal making.

Or at least make the other guy think you are. Which shows the utter stupidity of Trump's deal making prowess. He left himself no wiggle room. ie...you ask more than you want, then 'concede' to a compromise. And hold a joint press conference saying both sides compromised in order to get a good deal for everyone.

Dotard

[paleotn]

8. That's how a real head of state reacts

In case we’ve forgotten over the last 17 months.

[Bernardo de La Paz]

10. Trump blinked today, because he had to.

https://www.democraticunderground.com/10142148332

[Bernardo de La Paz]

13. Well, he might yet impose self-harming tariffs, but he started 90 day clock that requires Canada

[GusBob]

11. Fight for the interests of his nation, he says

Hear that Congressional Republicans?

That's the sound of a leader with spine

[elmac]

14. Trudeau loves him some texas big oil

https://act.leadnow.ca/stop-the-kinder-morgan-bailout/