Australia’s trade minister is heading to Brussels for a final push in the long‑running negotiations with the European Union. The goal is clear: close the deal and strengthen ties amid a shifting global landscape. The minister will sit down with EU trade officials, including the Commissioner for T
Canada is taking action to shield its steel and lumber industries from the impact of U. S. tariffs. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced new measures to support these sectors, signaling that a trade deal with the U. S. may not be on the horizon. The new strategy includes a tariff on imported steel,
Canada's Prime Minister mentioned that trade talks with the US are on pause. He said they'll start again when the time is right. He didn't sound too worried about it, though. He said Canada is busy with other things right now, like building new partnerships. The talks stopped last month because of
The United States has paused talks with Thailand about a trade agreement. This decision comes after Thailand stopped following a peace agreement with Cambodia. Thailand says Cambodia broke the rules first, but Cambodia denies this. The U. S. sent a letter to Thailand about this. The letter said tal
The U. S. and Switzerland have been in discussions about trade, but it's not all smooth sailing. President Trump recently met with Swiss officials and praised their efforts, but the path to a new trade deal is far from clear. The two sides agreed to keep talking, with U. S. Trade Representative Jami
In a recent turn of events, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney revealed that he had advised Ontario Premier Doug Ford against airing a controversial anti-tariff advertisement in the U. S. This ad, which referenced a speech by former U. S. President Ronald Reagan, apparently ruffled the feathers of
President Donald Trump is in South Korea for his last stop on a busy trip through Asia. He's got a lot on his plate, including talks with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Trump just flew in from Tokyo, where he made a deal with Japan's new prime minister. Now,
China is playing a dangerous game with rare earth exports. The country has been tightening controls on these critical minerals, which are essential for many industries. This move has not gone unnoticed or unchallenged. The U. S. and China have been in talks, but China seems unwilling to back down.
The United States and China are set to meet again to talk about trade. This time, it's to stop a fight over taxes on goods. President Trump said these taxes can't go on forever. He also said China made him do it. China has been putting limits on rare earth minerals. These are important for making t
China has started two big investigations into US chip policies. One looks at whether the US is treating Chinese companies unfairly. The other checks if the US is selling chips too cheaply in China. This happens just before high-level talks between the two countries in Spain. China says the US has b
