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US-Canada trade war and sovereignty disputes escalate

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Latest: US-Canada trade war escalates as Trump threatens auto and steel tariffs

The trade dispute between the United States and Canada has escalated into a significant conflict over economic sovereignty. Following the collapse of negotiations in late August, Canada implemented retaliatory tariffs on

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Brazil navigates escalating trade disputes and market shifts

17 clusters · 346 sources · last updated

Latest: Brazil and U.S. establish working group to negotiate trade tariffs

The Lula administration is facing intensifying trade pressures as disputes expand beyond the United States to include the European Union. Brazil has threatened to invoke reciprocity measures following the EU’s decision t

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US-Brazil tariff dispute and election interference claims

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Latest: Brazil 2026 elections face allegations of US interference

The United States has escalated trade tensions with Brazil by imposing Section 301 tariffs. As of late July 2026, the measures affect approximately 4,000 products worth US$11 billion—representing 26% of Brazil’s exports

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US tariff policy regarding forced labor

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Latest: Costa Rica to create forced labor goods list following US tariffs

The United States has implemented a new tariff policy under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, targeting imports from 60 countries. The policy applies duties of either 10% or 12.5% on approximately 99% of all U.S. imp

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TMEC Renewal, Tariff Evasion, and Trade Strategy Updates

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Latest: USMCA review talks postponed amid North American trade uncertainty

Since late May 2026, Mexico has been navigating a stalled TMEC renewal. The United States declined an automatic 16-year extension, opting for annual reviews that keep the pact in force only until 2036. Washington has ask

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Argentina seed law regulatory negotiations

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Latest: Argentina livestock sector targets global expansion and policy stability

Negotiations regarding the update of Argentina’s Seed Law have progressed through technical discussions involving the Mesa de Enlace and the Asociación de Semilleros Argentinos (ASA). While these meetings aimed to build

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USMCA renewal talks amid US exit stance

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Latest: Jalisco strengthens local supply chains ahead of USMCA review

The United States invoked the TMEC sunset clause on 30 June 2026, signalling it would not renew the USMCA in its current form. President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed the pact stays in force until 1 July 2036 and could be

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Thailand-US reciprocal trade negotiations

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Latest: Thailand and U.S. reach agreement to cap trade tariffs at 19 percent

Thailand and the United States have moved toward a reciprocal trade agreement (ART) to protect Thai export competitiveness and jobs. Initial negotiations focused on addressing U.S. investigations into structural overcap

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Chile trade diversification amid US tariffs

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Latest: Chilean wine exports decline amid U.S. tariff impacts

Following high-level meetings in Santiago between Chilean Undersecretary Paula Estévez and U.S. Deputy Assistant Trade Representative Jeffrey Goettman, bilateral negotiations regarding the 12.5% tariff surcharge have con

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