What is motivating Trump’s reckless trade war?

What is motivating Trump’s reckless trade war?

Source: The Guardian

The point is the show the world – not just Canada and Mexico – that he’s willing to mete out big punishments

Trump has struck last-minute deals with the leaders of Mexico and Canada to postpone for 30 days hefty tariffs on goods they export to the United States, temporarily averting a damaging trade war.
Over the next month, Mexico and Canada will negotiate… [6870 chars]

Read more