Accusations That Trump Is ‘Transactional’ in Foreign Relations Miss the Point of Diplomacy
What relationship with a foreign country or any agreement or ‘deal’ between nations isn’t based on mutual self-interest?

The terms “transactional,” “dealmaker,” “businessman” and the like are routinely lobbed at President Trump. They accuse him of not understanding the nuances of foreign relations and diplomacy — and even suggest he’s got a certain amorality to him.
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