File 029848
Email Regarding Trump's Mexico Meeting and Trade Deficit (File 029848)
Email from Richard Kahn to Jeffrey E. dated January 26, 2017, discussing President Donald Trump's negotiating style and his statements about canceling a meeting with Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto over the border wall and trade deficit.
Summary
Richard Kahn sends an email praising Trump's negotiating approach. The message includes news coverage and Trump's tweets from January 26, 2017, in which he threatened to cancel a scheduled meeting with Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto over Mexico's refusal to pay for a border wall. Trump cited the U.S. trade deficit with Mexico under NAFTA and the loss of jobs and companies as justification for his position.
From: Richard KahnSent: 1/26/2017 2:16:35 PMTo: jeffrey E. [jeeyacation@gmail.com]Subject: TrumpImportance: Highlove his negotiating style as he makes me look soft..President Donald Trump threatened Thursday tocancel a meeting with Mexican President EnriquePena Nieto after Pena Nieto reiterated that Mexicowould not pay for a border wall and suggested hecould cancel the meeting.Donald J. Trump@realDonaldTrumpThe U.S. has a 60 billion dollar trade deficit with Mexico. It has been a one-sided deal from the beginning ofNAFTA with massive numbers...Donald J. Trump@realDonaldTrumpof jobs and companies lost. If Mexico is unwilling to pay for the badly needed wall, then it would be better tocancel the upcoming meeting.HOUSE OVERSIGHT 029848