A former Trump Organization executive says the ex-president's ego hinders his dealmaking, making concessions impossible. This analysis of Trump's negotiation record shows mixed results in both business and presidential contexts.
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01Summary
- 01Barbara Res, former Trump Organization executive vice president, said Trump 'could be a better negotiator if his ego didn’t get in the way'.
- 02Tim O'Brien, author of 'TrumpNation', said the Nov 3 election would show how voters view Trump's competence as a manager and dealmaker.
- 03Trump's tariffs generated $83 billion through September 2024, mostly paid by US consumers, and sparked trade wars with allies including Canada.
- 04Trump's promised ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war never took effect, and his Iran ceasefire quickly collapsed.
- 05The cost to fix the Lincoln Memorial's Reflecting Pool, which Trump said would be just over $1 million, is now nearly $20 million.
02Why it matters
This matters because Trump's negotiation style could influence his approach to key global issues if he returns to office, affecting trade, conflicts, and domestic policy.
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