This article gives a glimpse into how the anti-globalization views of the Trump Administration could impact trade deals between other countries. The trade deal discussed in this article has been negotiated over 7 years, so it’s not a direct response to Trump, but he is mentioned by supporters of the deal. “‘We want to make clear in this vote that we don’t want to build walls, we want to build bridges,’ said Manfred Weber, a prominent member of the European Parliament from Germany.” The deal isn’t final yet – it must still be ratified by national and some regional parliaments across the EU, and the Canadian parliament.
If more similar deals start between other countries, will the US be kept out of the loop? Will this lessen our position of power and influence in the world?