Trump's Splashy New NAFTA Deal Doesn't Actually Exist - Vanity Fair

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12. I'm with you, PatSeg. I thought treaties were carved in stone.

See Post #6 link, above - provides a good summary on treaties. Much of my thinking on government functions and agreements are based on observing diplomacy, tradition and decorum through several presidents. Apparently, all that's out the window with the Trump Administration. On a positive note, I hope down the road Congress starts doing its job and tips the scales back away from the executive. Obviously, that won't happen with this Congress unless the public massively revolts.

One thing is quite clear from that article from Peterson Institute: a president does not have the power to do anything to this treaty by simple dictate as he like to imply. As you said - theatrics for his base. As an example, the "huge problem" he implies regarding dairy trade with Canada is 100% bullshit.

There appears to be provisions included for making changes by any signatory nation, and it contains required negotiations and appropriate time delays.