DONALD Trump endured a painfully awkward conference call with the Mexican president which was being broadcast live in front of TV cameras.

The US President's phone call with Enrique Pena Nieto came as part of an announcement that a trade agreement had been reached between the countries.

7 Donald Trump had an awkward speaker phone conversation with the Mexican president Credit: AP:Associated Press

But the bizarre conversation ended with the Mexican leader offering Trump an "affectionate hug", to which he replied: "A hug from you would be very nice."

Trump had called the press into the Oval Office to cover the lengthy conference call to discuss what he described as an "incredible deal" on Monday.

But the speaker phone call was filled with some tedious awkward silences as both presidents communicated through and English/Spanish translator.

With the cameras rolling, every strained moment of the conference call was captured, including Trump's desperation to get the call set up in the first place.

7 The US President's phone call with Enrique Pena Nieto came as part of an announcement that a trade agreement had been reached between the countries Credit: Reuters

7 Mexican president Enrique Pena Nieto offered a hug to Trump over the phone Credit: Reuters

He says: "I believe the president is on the phone. Enrique?"

A White House staffer steps in to help, and the president instructs him: "You can hook him up. You tell me when."

During the minute-long wait to dial into the line, he said: "It’s a big thing lot of people waiting."

The conversation eventually starts and they discuss the trade deal, with Trump branding the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) a "rip-off" for the United States.

President Trump end​s a phone call with Mexican ​president by claiming he'd just ​agreed a deal with Canada

7 Trump had called the press into the Oval Office to cover the lengthy conference call to discuss what he described as an 'incredible deal' on Monday Credit: Reuters

7 The speaker phone call was filled with some tedious awkward silences as both presidents communicated through and English/Spanish translator Credit: Reuters

7 The conversation eventually starts and they discuss the trade deal, with Trump branding the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) a 'rip-off' for the United States Credit: AFP or licensors

He said the new pact, the United States Mexico Trade Agreement, will be "incredible" for both countries.

But in doing so, Trump threatened to keep Canada, the third member of NAFTA, out of any new trade agreement.

The new deal new would be intended to encourage more manufacturing in the United States, he said.

Outgoing president Pena Nieto ended the call by telling US negotiators: "Mexico is very proud of you" and offered his congratulations.

A big deal looking good with Mexico! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 27, 2018

7 Trump threatened to keep Canada, the third member of NAFTA, out of any new trade agreement Credit: EPA

Afterwards, Trump said he was open to including Canada "if they'd like to negotiate fairly."

He threatened to impose new taxes on Canadian auto imports to intensify pressure on Ottawa to a agree to deal to Trump's liking.

Canada's NAFTA negotiator, Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland, is cutting short a trip to Europe to fly to Washington Tuesday to try to restart talks.

Meanwhile, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he had spoken with Trump late on Monday.

His office released a statement which said: "The Prime Minister had a constructive conversation today with President Trump regarding the North American Free Trade Agreement.

"The leaders welcomed the progress that has been made in discussions with Mexico and look forward to having their teams engage this week with a view to a successful conclusion of negotiations."

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Trump has frequently condemned the 24-year-old NAFTA trade pact as a job-killing "disaster" for American workers.

Yet the preliminary agreement announced Monday is far from final - even after being formally signed, it would have be ratified by lawmakers in each country.

The US Congress wouldn't vote on it until next year after November midterm elections that could end Republican control of the House of Representatives.

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