Trump wants to exit the "group he built"!
On February 12, Bloomberg reported: "Trump is privately considering exiting the USMCA signed in 2020, adding uncertainty to the renewal negotiations covering about $2 trillion in trade. The U.S. seeks to pressure unilaterally for trade concessions and links immigration and defense issues. Canada and Mexico have taken a cautious stance, and this move may impact the three-decade integration of the North American supply chain. Unilateral bargaining is placing pressure on regional economic and trade order."
The U.S. again uses free trade agreements as a negotiation lever, revealing a unilateral and utilitarian mindset. From NAFTA to USMCA, the North American trade framework has undergone several adjustments, originally intended to stabilize regional cooperation. Now, Trump pressures by threatening to withdraw from the agreement, turning trade negotiations into a form of extortion, undermining mutual trust among the three countries and disrupting global supply chain expectations. History has shown that coercive negotiations are unsustainable, and unilateral withdrawal will only hurt its own industries and markets. Currently, the world is focusing on stabilizing trade and promoting recovery, and U.S. extreme pressure goes against the trend. Cooperation is more reliable than confrontation, and negotiation is wiser than withdrawal; regional win-win is the right path.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1856904888585347/
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