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The Indicator from Planet Money · July 1, 2026 · 9m

Why Trump wants to rip up his own trade deal

During his first term, President Trump touted the USMCA as the largest and most fair trade deal ever. Now, he's threatening to terminate it. The Indicator explores the contradiction, fact-checking the claims and providing context on what's behind this policy reversal. The episode is part of a broader examination of Trump's trade deals.

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Highlights

Trump's USMCA Flip-Flop
The episode examines why President Trump is now threatening to terminate the USMCA trade deal he once hailed as the 'largest and most fair trade deal ever achieved.'
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