The problem is that these deepsters go for the best "moral" deal they can negotiate, meaning sit down conversations with the negotiators on the other side. Here is what the US wants, #1,#2,#3, and #4. Other side: nyet,nyet,nyet,nyet and $1.8B in small unmarked bills delivered to multiple secret locations or we walk. US: well what do we get. Other side: you will maintain a continuous inspection force in our deserts to assure we are not up to something. US: deal.
Trump's approach is: believe me you are going to want this deal. No? Ok well, when you come back after some pain, the deal will be worse.
Trump's approach is: believe me you are going to want this deal. No? Ok well, when you come back after some pain, the deal will be worse. The politician always grabs the quick win - the temporary poll boost - regardless of what the consequences are a few years down the road. Trump doesn't think that way, he's looking for the best 30-year deal as a real estate developer would.