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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Robert Reich

What is motivating Trump’s reckless trade war?

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‘If some senior Republican members of Congress object that he’s stepping on congressional prerogatives, so what? It’s an opportunity to show them who’s boss.’ Photograph: Alex Brandon/AP

Trump has struck last-minute deals with the leaders of Mexico and Canada to postpone for 30 days hefty tariffs on goods they export to the United States, temporarily averting a damaging trade war.

Over the next month, Mexico and Canada will negotiate with Trump.

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