You don’t target the deep magas. You target the weak vulnerable republicans. It’s a numbers game. You just need to turn a handful.

He’s always been the textbook example of a “useful idiot”.

Keep public funding: yes

Keeping the Director General a political appointee: Hell no!

None. That’s the point. He needs their support so they continue not blocking him.

Also, if Canada isn’t selling as much to the US, Canada can sell to the EU. It’s not as convenient but the EU, Canada and Mexico will happily trade with each other.

Congress cares and he has far less power if congress is against him.