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Understanding President Trump’s Negotiating Modus Operandi

The method to Trump’s so-called madness: an ingenious application of creative diplomacy and kinetic actions.
Understanding President Trump’s Negotiating Modus Operandi
President Donald Trump holds a chart as he delivers remarks on reciprocal tariffs during his "Liberation Day" event in the Rose Garden at the White House on April 2, 2025. Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images
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What is President Donald Trump’s modus operandi (method of operation) in negotiations with both allies and global rivals? Plenty of folks have a tough time figuring out his bargaining style since it can appear to be crude and mercurial in nature. When he was in the business world, Trump utilized a transactional method (“The Art of the Deal”) that would advantage his businesses but also concede benefits to his bargaining counterparts.

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Christian Milord
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Christian Milord, M.S., is an Orange County based educator, mentor, USCG veteran, and writer. His topics of interest include culture, economics, education, domestic policy, foreign policy, and military issues.