It is clear that, in current times, the targets for cutting deficits are open for negotiation.

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As with pandemics and financial crises, they are not open to negotiation.

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And no matter how great a rebate deal you may be offered, keep in mind that the final transaction price is always open to negotiation.

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BA-AA deal has been put in the freezer by regulators, it should be easier to have a straight negotiation on open skies.

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So we may as well surrender the meeting, the interview, the negotiation, the book deal, and open ourselves up to the flow of the moment.

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