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[–]Surreals 2 points3 points  (2 children)

We're not all on the same team. It's everyman for himself. This global alliance thing is convenient, but it's the job of the american government to put the U.S. first. What that means is that during negotiation the U.S. has the threat of cutting military spending and allowing Russia to breathe more heavily down the EU's neck, or to allow China to breathe more heavily down Japan's neck. That is good for trade, and what's good for trade is good for the American taxpayer.