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Chrystia Freeland: “‘We have to hear what is being said’ is a milquetoast euphemism for surrender. That is rarely an effective negotiating…”

On the recordOctober 14, 2026
‘We have to hear what is being said’ is a milquetoast euphemism for surrender. That is rarely an effective negotiating strategy.
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Chrystia Freeland

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Commenting on negotiation strategies with the Trump administration.

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