President Trump tells reporters in Paris, France, that the United States would “do better as a country” without the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Speaking during his attendance at the G7 summit, he says he would “rather not have” the trade deal. The comments repeat that he is critical of the agreement, which he signed during his first term. The outlets report the remarks as Trump’s view that the U.S. gains more without USMCA, without providing new figures or specific alternatives. Other details beyond his criticism and the location and timing of his comments are not included in the coverage provided. Overall, the reporting aligns on the core point: Trump expresses preference to not have USMCA and argues the U.S. would perform better without it, referencing a deal he previously approved.