Before I would even begin negotiations, I would demand the release of the 4 US prisoners.
“Negotiations” are over. Did you miss that?
[Before I would even begin negotiations, I would demand the release of the 4 US prisoners.]
That would be our first demand. Other demands would be: what is in it for the U.S.? I think the most important parts of Donald Trump’s speeches is that we (U.S.) have the most stupid, inept, testicular challenged people doing the negotiating on our behalf. This includes trade.