Trump Says He's a Great Dealmaker, but His Record Says Otherwise: Report
Trump’s record includes major trade wins and failed promises, while 4,000-plus lawsuits and costly projects underscore the limits of his dealmaking image.
- An examination of President Donald Trump's dealmaking record reveals decidedly mixed results, despite advisers including Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick labeling him 'the dealmaker in chief.'
- Trump built his reputation on the 1987 book 'The Art of the Deal' and 2004 show 'The Apprentice,' while his business career involved 4,000-plus pieces of litigation over 40 years as a strategic choice.
- As president, Trump's boasts of deals have not materialized; the accord to help tap Venezuela's petroleum reserves will take years to pay dividends if it happens at all.
- Import taxes raised domestic prices and sparked trade wars with allies including Canada; levies brought in more than $83 billion through September, far less federal revenue than Trump suggested.
- Observers warn that business negotiations differ fundamentally from international conflicts like the Russia-Ukraine war, where military might alone is insufficient, yet Trump assumes presidential power automatically translates to negotiation leverage.
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Before there was much talk of a personal brand, Trump had already taken his own: the consummate negotiator, boastful, who never loses
The Economic Times
Trump says he's a great dealmaker. His record says otherwise
Donald Trump, known for his negotiation skills, has faced criticism for his failed deals and claims. His presidency has shown that many of his promised agreements did not materialize as expected. Some real accomplishments during his administration included the Abraham Accords and trade agreements. Experts have noted that Trump's approach often hinged on leveraging chaos to maintain control over negotiations.
The Toronto Star
Analysis: For Trump, results have often revealed the art of no deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump Tower had just opened and “The Art of the Deal" three years from publication when 38-year-old Donald Trump suggested he could negotiate Russian arms control better
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