“We’re upside down” on trade deals, Trump said. “We’re underwater on every one of these.” The other countries are making money. “Just look at all this stuff up there. We’re paying for it all.” Those countries were “protectorates,” he declared. “It’s actually good for our economy,” Cohn said again. “I don’t want to hear that,” Trump replied. “It’s all bullshit.” As the meeting was winding down, Tillerson leaned back in his chair. He seemed to be speaking to the president but did not make eye contact with him. Instead he looked at Mattis. “Your deal,” the secretary of state said. “It’s your
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