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What Does Trump Want?

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As a Canadian, I wonder about what is behind Trump's actions, what are his goals and objectives?

First, there is what appears to be the lashing out at Canadian's and Mexicans with the threats of Tariffs. As a student of negotiation this set off alarm bells. Especially, as this goes against the successor to NAFTA that he signed, it reminds me of Herb Cohen's comment about "Russian" negotiators. 

As an aside, Mr. Cohen's book was the first negotiation book that I bought at a book sale for a couple dollars.  That book alone has saved me thousands of dollars. If you are interested, I recommend reading Never Split that Difference by Chris Voss.  It is an excellent modern perspective on negotiation and human relations.


 



I don't really agree with Bernie Sanders because ... well ... his accusations against Trump could just as easily be levied against the Democrats ( YouTube Link: Bernie Sanders Accuses Trump, Billionaire 'Oligarchs' Of Leading US To 'Authoritarianism' ).  Perhaps Trump is simply the flip side of the Democrats.

There was a post on LinkedIn explained President Trump in reference to his books.

It resonates with my early suspicions that Trump is seeking to renegotiate the United States position with the world.  Canada and Mexico were just the opening statement.

P^3

How a meeting with Donald Trump Jr. led Canada's premiers to an $85,000-a-month lobbying firm | CBC News





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