All part of the negotiation process. If all they did was hold position, their weakness or stupidity would be demonstrated. Best of luck...be wise as serpents.
Personally, I blame Macron and Starmer for aggravating an already bad situation...WHILE talks were in progress. Trump needs to deal with them, TOO.
Besides, what IDIOT would be emboldened simply on the strength of French or English promises??? Z is a moron!!