Tag: Trade Negotiations
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Trump and Xi: Survival Politics Shape a Global Pact
Introduction: Rivals and Survivors on the World Stage In a high-stakes encounter that felt more like a political survival exercise than a routine diplomatic meeting, former U.S. president Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping faced questions about legitimacy, leverage, and long-term strategy. The staged setting—an air base in Busan, a place traditionally reserved for…
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Why Poilievre Questions Carney’s Promise on a U.S. Trade Deal
Context: Poilievre challenges the timing of Carney’s promise Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is pressing Prime Minister Mark Carney over a bold promise regarding a future trade agreement with the United States. The central question: why promise to secure a deal that would deliver tariff relief when the negotiation is still very much in progress? Poilievre’s…
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Poilievre questions Carney over unfulfilled US trade deal promise
Overview: A promise under scrutiny Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is challenging Prime Minister Mark Carney’s assertion that he could secure a favorable Canada–United States trade deal, especially as negotiations with the United States remain incomplete. The exchange highlights ongoing tensions in Canadian politics surrounding trade strategy, leadership promises, and accountability to voters who want clear…
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Sergio Gor on Trump-Modi Ties Amid Tariffs: A New Chapter in US-India Diplomacy
Introduction: A pivotal visit as tariffs loom Ambassador-designate Sergio Gor arrived in New Delhi for his first trip to India since being confirmed as the United States’ top diplomat to the country. The visit occurred against a backdrop of tariff tensions, with the United States having imposed additional duties on India in the preceding months.…
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Trump-Modi Ties: Gor on U.S.-India Relations Amid Tariffs
New Delhi Meeting Signals a Focus on U.S.-India Ties Ambassador-designate Sergio Gor arrived in New Delhi for his first trip to India since being confirmed for the key diplomatic post as the United States’ next ambassador to India. His six-day visit is underway at a time when Washington and New Delhi are navigating complex trade…
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Canada and the U.S. Tariffs Talks: Carney Seeks a Stronger Deal After Oval Office Visit
Diplomatic Push to Reframe Tariff Talks Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada and the United States are actively negotiating the terms of a deal on tariffs, following his Oval Office discussion with President Donald Trump. The Canadian leader insists that Canada already enjoys a favorable position in trade with the U.S. and argues that a…
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Trump says Canada Will ‘Love Us Again’ as Tariff Talks Drag on After Carney Meeting
Overview: A White House Symbolic Step in a Sensitive Trade Saga President Donald Trump’s upbeat comments at the White House on Tuesday suggested a potential turning point in the U.S.—Canada tariff dispute, but the details remained unsettled as talks with Prime Minister Mark Carney advanced without a concrete deal. The bilateral meeting, designed to ease…
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Canada Tariffs Talks Continue as Trump Says Canada Will Love Us Again
No Deal Yet: Trump and Carney in Washington President Donald Trump arrived at the White House confident that a deal with Canada on tariffs could be reached, telling reporters that Canadians will soon “love us again.” The comment came as he hosted Prime Minister Mark Carney and a delegation of Canadian officials for a bilateral…
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Trump and Carney Plead for Progress on Canada-U.S. Tariff Talks as Deal Remains Elusive
Stakes rise as talks continue without a tariff relief Days of high‑profile dialogue between the United States and Canada yielded optimistic rhetoric but no final agreement on tariffs, signaling that the Canada‑U.S. trade dispute remains steeped in negotiation. President Donald Trump, speaking at the White House during a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney,…
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Canada Eyes Modest Steel Tariff Relief as Carney Seeks to Repair Tense Ties With Trump
Overview: A Targeted Step Amid Broad Tensions As Prime Minister Mark Carney prepares to meet President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday, Canadian officials describe the objective as modest: secure partial relief from steel tariffs that could serve as a blueprint for easing other duties imposed on Canada. The goal is not to…