The article discusses President Trump's approach to global trade negotiations, characterized by threats and a lack of clarity. Initially warning countries against retaliation, Trump suspended his trade war with China without receiving concessions. Despite advice from insiders that the first country to negotiate with him would benefit, many governments struggled to determine Trump's expectations. While China retaliated with its own tariffs, the UK is cited as the only country to successfully navigate its trade relationship with the U.S. Overall, the piece suggests leadership through intimidation may lead to confusion and retaliation rather than compliance.
When foreign diplomats engaged with the United States to negotiate trade deals, they found themselves frustrated due to the president's unpredictable approach to international agreements.
Trump's strategy relied on coercive threats, believing that if countries submitted, they would gain rewards, but many learned that the strategy backfired with retaliatory measures.
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