President Trump’s public confrontation with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy during a negotiation raised eyebrows about his dealmaking capabilities. The exchange highlighted Trump's aggressive style, emphasizing an ultimatum that could potentially jeopardize U.S. relations and strengthen Russia's position. Experts noted that rather than displaying strong negotiation tactics, it appeared more like an ego-driven dispute, causing embarrassment for both leaders. Zelenskyy departed without finalizing a deal that was intended to enhance U.S. access to Ukraine's mineral resources, leaving the situation in limbo.
You're either going to make a deal or we're out," Trump said at the height of the heated exchange, apparently referring to US commitment to Ukraine's defense. "And if we're out, you'll fight it out. I don't think it's going to be pretty, but you'll fight it out.
The last thing you do is give the other party all the cards... How is this possibly making the United States stronger?" Schneider said Trump's words had strengthened Russia's hand, "which is sort of mind-boggling."
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