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Cecilia Malmstrom, trade chief of the E.U., says the world's largest trading bloc remains committed to open borders and economies. Here's her prediction for Trump's goals on trade:
Those who in the 21st century think that we can become great again by rebuilding borders, re-imposing trade barriers, restricting people's freedom to move, they are doomed to fail.
Context: Trump's decision to pull out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership on Monday was seen as an indicator of a more closed U.S. trade policy.