Tag: Trade Negotiations
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Irish Farmers Protest EU-Mercosur Trade Deal: A Rallying Cry Across Ireland
Irish Farmers Rally Against EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Thousands of Irish farmers have taken to the roads in a show of strength and concern, protesting the European Union’s trade agreement with Mercosur. The demonstration comes one day after EU member states approved the controversial treaty, despite vocal opposition from Ireland and France. In central Ireland, tractors…
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Italy Tightens Mercosur Stance as EU Trade Deal Nears
Italy Tightens Mercosur Stance as EU Trade Deal Nears Italy has sharpened its demands in the long‑running Mercosur trade talks, insisting on stronger safeguards for food standards, environmental protections, and European farmers. The move comes at a moment when European Union officials say the EU–Mercosur agreement is edging closer to finalisation, despite political turbulence at…
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Trump Hasn’t Threatened NAFTA Rework, Carney Says
Overview In a private round of discussions, Prime Minister Mark Carney disclosed that U.S. President Donald Trump has shown no indication he intends to walk away from the North American free trade deal, often referred to as the NAFTA-era framework. The remarks, aimed at offering reassurance to business leaders and policymakers, come as negotiators look…
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Trump Tariff Cuts for India as Trade Talks Advance
Trump Signals Tariff Cuts as U.S.-India Trade Talks Continue President Donald Trump has indicated a willingness to lower tariffs on certain Indian imports as negotiations for a bilateral trade agreement (BTA) move into a new phase. The move comes amid ongoing talks aimed at stitching together a comprehensive package designed to strengthen economic ties between…
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Trump Announces Near-Term US-India Trade Deal Aims to Boost Energy Exports and Investment
Overview of the Growing US-India Trade Narrative President Donald Trump has asserted that the United States is nearing a deal with India that would strengthen economic and security ties between the two nations. The remarks, made during a Monday briefing, highlighted several objectives: expanding energy exports from the United States, encouraging greater investment in pivotal…
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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…