President Trump averted a trade war with Canada and Mexico by postponing a proposed 25% tariff on imported goods. Despite claims from some Republicans that this demonstrated his negotiating prowess, the outcome revealed Trump’s weaknesses. Agreements reached, such as Mexico's troop deployment to manage illegal immigration, were not substantial or new. Canada’s commitments similarly lacked originality. The perceived effectiveness of Trump's threats may now be diminished, impacting his future negotiation credibility and strategy.
"Trump emerges from this showdown looking weaker than before, as he didn't squeeze much out of Canada or Mexico at all with his tariffs."
"The U.S.-Mexico deal reached on Monday was not a one-way thing: Trump also said he would try to halt the flow of weapons from the U.S. to Mexico."
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