President Donald Trump fulfilled a significant campaign promise on Wednesday by enacting a new trade agreement with Mexico and Canada. The pact is not as destructive to North America’s economy as many investors once feared, and in some ways may be helpful. The official White House transcript of the signing ceremony on the South Lawn suggests that despite the impeachment drama playing in Congress, Mr. Trump is maintaining a sense of humor. Here’s the stream of Trump consciousness:...

Source: Wall Street Journal January 29, 2020 21:11 UTC