Trump's Trade War with Canada Is Pointess | National Review. Really!

Are we detecting here Trump Derangement Syndrome at the NR? This piece was written by the "The Editors" of NR!

Perhaps, the Canadians were for too long free riders and enjoyed great American leniency for many decades?

Perhaps, serious damage in the US-CA relation was also done during the administration of the foolish Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau?

"... However, for the U.S. to be in the middle of a poisonous brawl with Canada (Canada!) takes a degree of foolhardiness that would once have been inconceivable. ..."

Trump's Trade War with Canada Is Pointess | National Review

BRUTAL: JD Vance Goes Absolutely Scorched Earth On Canada As Trade War Intensifies

Well said! Bravo Vice President Vance!

(394) BRUTAL: JD Vance Goes Absolutely Scorched Earth On Canada As Trade War Intensifies - YouTube

‘Arrogant, backstabbing people’: Peter Navarro slams Canada’s trade negotiators

Very recommendable! So Canada's Prime Minister Carney suffers from Trump Derangement Syndrome! What, the Chinese are better treated than Americans?

(392) ‘Arrogant, backstabbing people’: Peter Navarro slams Canada’s trade negotiators - YouTube

Optimised, updated Free trade agreement Switzerland - China (SECO) in August 2026

Good or bad news! Something to watch!

It appears, this update is quite a success for Switzerland. However, it may deepen dependence!

Caveat: I am not familiar with this FTA nor with the current update

"President Guy Parmelin and Chinese Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao announced on 20 August, during a meeting in Bern, that negotiations on the optimisation of the free trade agreement (FTA) between Switzerland and the People’s Republic of China had been concluded.

Switzerland has achieved its negotiating objectives.

Under the existing FTA almost all Chinese imports into Switzerland are duty-free, while this is only the case for around half of Swiss exports to China.

The optimised FTA rectifies this imbalance: 99.8 per cent of Switzerland’s current exports will be able to enter the Chinese market duty-free. ...

Lastly, the provisions on environmental issues and labour rights will also be expanded and strengthened in the revised FTA. ..."

"... Trade ​between the ​two countries has ⁠expanded from 31.7 billion francs in 2015 to 51.2 billion francs last year, according ​to figures from the Swiss customs office, ​with China ⁠a big market for Swiss chemicals, pharmaceuticals, precision instruments and watches. ..."

Switzerland and China conclude negotiations on optimisation of free trade agreement (original press release)

Factsheet: Optimisation of the Switzerland–China FTA

Swiss and Chinese reach agreement on updated free trade deal

Mexican President Sheinbaum says she will attend World Cup final Sunday after invitation from Trump and negotiate NAFTA

Good news!

World Cup diplomacy for free trade by President Trump! The Art of the Deal! Very clever!

"... The presumption is they [Sheinbaum & Carney] will sit together. And if they do, the meeting would mark their first since December, following months of verbal sparring, according to CBS News. ..."

Mexican President Sheinbaum says she will attend World Cup final Sunday after invitation from Trump | Just The News "Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney attending the match will come amidst tense negotiations to extend the trilateral North ​American trade agreement among the U.S., Canada and Mexico."

President Claudia Sheinbaum wears the presidential sash during her swearing-in ceremony as Mexico's new president in Mexico City, October 1 2024

India-UK free Trade Deal Takes Effect: Exports Gain, UK Imports Get Cheaper

Good news!

(30507) India-UK Trade Deal Takes Effect: Exports Gain, UK Imports Get Cheaper | Vantage on Firstpost | 4K - YouTube

U.S. won’t renew USMCA, will review trade pact with Canada and Mexico

I hope, President Trump does not mess up the great idea of and prosperity that comes with a North American Free Trade Zone!

"Key Points

• The Trump administration has decided not to renew its trilateral trade pact with Canada and Mexico known as USMCA.
• July 1 marked the deadline to renew the 16-year trade pact.
• President Donald Trump once lauded the USMCA deal, which he signed during his first term in office, but has soured on it since.

..."

U.S. won’t renew USMCA, will review trade pact with Canada and Mexico

Why the World (UK, the EU, Oman, New Zealand and now the United States) Is Rushing to Sign Trade Deals With India in just five months with Palki Sharma

Good news! Quite a turnaround for India given its past policies of self reliance and non alignment.

India-EU Set to Strike "Mother of All" Trade Deals with Palki Sharma

Good news!

Brasiliens Präsident Lula zum Mercosur-Abkommen: Eine gerechtere Weltordnung ist möglich

Warum dieser Gastbeitrag des brasilianischen Präsidenten hinter eine paywall ist, scheint eine ziemlich bescheuerte Maßnahme der Frankfurter Allgemeinen Zeitung zu sein.

Was meint der linke Präsident von Brasilien (80 Jahre alt) mit einer "gerechteren Weltordnung"? Mehr Sozialismus?

Brasiliens Präsident Lula zum Mercosur-Abkommen: Eine gerechtere Weltordnung ist möglich. | FAZ Ein Gastbeitrag von Von Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Hinter paywall! "Entgegen der Logik von Handelskriegen unterzeichnen wir eines der umfassendsten Abkommen des 21. Jahrhunderts, schreibt Brasiliens Präsident Lula da Silva. Zusammenarbeit ist besser."

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Präsident von Brasilien

Why European Farmers Stormed Brussels with Tractors with Palki Sharma

Very recommendable! Describes the situation quite well. Looks like a foolish free trade agreement 20 years in the making.

Why should agricultural imports from Mercosur be allowed when less stringent environmental rules apply in Mercosur countries compared to the EU?

India & Israel Launch Free Trade Agreement negotiations

Good news! Maybe two of the most diverse countries in the world are joining hands!

India to Buy American LPG for the First Time plus a possible free trade agreement with Palki Sharma...

Good news! Amazing stuff!

EU Leadership to be India's Republic Day Guests? with Palki Sharma

Good news! Maybe a major free trade agreement between the EU and India will be signed soon.

Australia–UAE trade agreement supports global stability and prosperity

Good news except for the ridiculous net zero goals! The Aussies and the Arabs together?

"A landmark Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between the United Arab Emirates and Australia came into force last week. Negotiated within the space of just nine months, it is Australia’s first free trade agreement with any country in the Middle East and North Africa and, to date, it is the most liberalising free trade agreement the UAE has agreed to. ...

When fully implemented, the agreement will eliminate tariffs on more than 99 percent of Australia’s exports to the UAE by value, Duties on Australia’s red meat exports to the UAE–worth more than $595 million annually–will also be eliminated. We are deepening our cooperation across the board, including in food security, tourism, agriculture and forestry, scientific research and education. The agreement enables collaboration in cutting-edge fields, funnelling Australian advanced technology and expertise to the UAE and vice versa. By aligning with shared sustainability goals, the agreement also paves the way for both our nations to work towards achieving our net-zero goals by 2050 [???]. ..."

Australia–UAE trade agreement supports global stability and prosperity | The Strategist

PM Modi in UK for Free Trade Deal: What's in It for India? with Palki Sharma

Good news! There were some funny moments!

India, UK to sign free trade deal during Modi's visit

Good news! Brexit keeps on giving!

"... The pact, concluded in May after three years of stop-start talks, should boost bilateral trade by removing numerous barriers and granting each country greater market access to the other. It will take effect after the British parliament and India’s federal cabinet approve it, likely within a year. ..."

India, UK to sign free trade deal during Modi's visit, cut tariffs on whisky, garments | Reuters

EFTA-India free trade agreement To Unlock $100 Billion Investment

Good news! Swiss chocolate for Indians (and Palak Paneer for Swiss)! 😊

Trump confirms major trade agreement with United Kingdom

Good news! May the special relationship between the US and the UK enter a new phase of prosperity!

Trump confirms major trade agreement with United Kingdom | Just The News

India and the UK Agree on "Historic" Free Trade Deal with Palki Sharma

Good news! Bravo!