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Trump speaks during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G7 Summit today in France. Photo: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images

President Trump on Wednesday said that he would "rather not have" the North American trade agreement that was negotiated during his first term.

Why it matters: The free trade pact that binds North America is up for review next month. The risk of the deal collapsing now appears greater than before.