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Trump’s tough negotiating tactics make intransigent allies more cooperative on trade, defense

Negotiations with Allies

- Some U. S. allies are negotiating with the Trump administration on trade and military alliances.

- Successful negotiations illustrated Trump's tough tactics are effective.

Canada's Response

- Canada quickly canceled a proposed digital services tax after trade talks were canceled by Trump.

- The Canadian finance minister indicated this was to restart negotiations by the July 21 deadline.

- This marks a change from earlier confrontations when Canada opposed Trump’s tariffs and comments.

Emerging Patterns among Allies

- Several of the U. S. 's closest allies are shifting their stance to cooperate with Trump.

- Many European leaders initially criticized Trump’s tariff increases and defense spending demands.

- Recently, NATO members (except Spain) agreed to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP, a request from Trump.

- A flexible spending commitment was proposed by NATO’s secretary general, with specific allocations for defense and broader security.

Spain's Special Situation

- Spain sought a special exception for lower defense spending due to domestic issues.

- Trump linked Spain's lower commitment to future trade discussions, stating they would "pay twice as much" in trade deals.

Praise for Trump from Other NATO Members

- Other NATO countries praised Trump for his impact on strengthening the alliance.

- European leaders recognized Trump’s role in negotiations for increased defense spending.

Successful Trade Agreement with the U. K.

- The U. K. entered negotiations early, avoiding steep tariff increases from Trump.

- A new trade deal established minimal 10% tariffs on key sectors, benefiting both nations.

- The U. K. deal comes before a looming July 9 deadline for EU negotiations, where potential tariff increases threaten European markets.

Future Trade Discussions

- Stephen Miran, from Trump's Council of Economic Advisors, anticipates many new trade deals before the July deadline.

- Trump had previously stated plans for significant tariffs on global trade.

- European officials are now optimistic about reaching agreements with the U. S. before the deadline.

- U. S. Commerce Secretary expressed confidence in achieving a deal quickly, acknowledging Europe's efforts.

https://justthenews.com/government/diplomacy/trumps-tough-negotiating-tactics-turn-intransigent-allies-more-cooperative 

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