Comment: Ross is a bully, just like his boss. 

He is engaging in a war of words in the hopes of convincing Canada and Mexico to give in quickly when negotiations start. Unfortunately for him he has tipped his hand. He does not just want a quick deal, he NEEDS a quick deal. 

The best thing we can do now is not agree to his timetable. No deal by the end of the year.

I personally do not see how we could get to a deal by the end of the year anyway. The terms Ross will offer us will likely be so oppressive that no Canadian politician could accept them without losing their seat and their party's standing in the next election. The same goes for Mexico. 

Negotiations will be protracted unless Ross caves, something he seems disinclined to do. I am not in favor of giving him the semblence of a deal as a face saving jesture. The guy is  jerk.

We had better get ready for a post NAFTA world, just in case.