, Columnist
Trump’s Nafta Deal Isn’t Worth the Price
The president picked a fight with Canada and Mexico, and a marginally better trade deal won’t repair the relationship.
Have you ever considered counseling, Mr. President?
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Ever have a big argument with your spouse, and think you won it? But then later realize that the momentary satisfaction of victory pales against the good will you lost? And if your spouse is miserable, you’ll probably end up miserable too.
That’s the best analogy for what is going on right now with Nafta. The final result probably will be satisfactory, and in some ways it might even be a little better for the U.S. But the way it happened doesn’t seem worth the price.