approach when it comes to trade, don't respect any more trade packs between the u.s. and your region and, so, you know, again, we have to see how the allies respond to this. >> too soon to say whether the trip is successful or not in your opinion? >> yes, i would say that it is too soon. >> but he's meeting with a lot of very important people at a very important time, is there a sense that he is getting things done or solidifying important relationships? >> well, again, i mean, the president seems to be a bit distracted while he's trying to hold this marathon trip, a very significant trip as you noted but, again, back home, there are a lot of distractions not only the ramp-up of robert mueller's investigation into russian meddling but also the accusations against roy moore, the republican running for alabama senate seat, and so this is something that the president, you know, has to deal with and is being briefed on while he's

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