After a series of meetings between the presidents of two countries ended in deadlock, the respective foreign affairs secretaries were called in to negotiate terms of trade and commerce.The presidents were not willing to budge from their respective stances to find a middle ground that would benefit both parties. What was the primary cause for the deadlock in negotiations?

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The primary cause for the deadlock in negotiations was mutual misunderstanding with disagreement. The presidents were not willing to compromise their stances, indicating a lack of agreement, while the mutual misunderstanding further added to the impasse.

After a Series of Meetings Between the Presidents of Two