Cohen: Renegotiating NAFTA was less about winning than not losing

On the morning after, the president of the United States and the prime minister of Canada emerged to ruminate on their big deal. One was boastful and triumphant, the other subdued and relieved.
Donald Trump called it important and fair to all parties, which, to him, NAFTA was not. This new deal, he modestly suggested, is something only he could have done.
Justin Trudeau talked about the value of compromise, this country’s mantra, and declared “a good day for Canada.” Good or ba