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Mexico has argued that it is under drought conditions that have strained the country's water resources. Reuters reported that the water issue had emerged as a possible new front in trade negotiations between the two countries.

Story by @leahjdouglas

Read more here:
www.reuters.com/world/americ...
www.reuters.com
April 28, 2025 at 11:09 PM
"Auto execs have not expressed any widespread intent to move factories to the U.S., citing the billions in costs and years to rebuild supply lines ... The total cost to U.S. consumers in the first year of tariffs on cars and parts will be $30 billion." t.co/YgKZynqPDD
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-us-auto-industry-appeals-to-trump-to-reverse-course-on-tariffs/
t.co
April 26, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Wonder how much the French will make them pay to get back into the defence deal! Probably some sly smiles around the bargaining tables of Paris.
April 25, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Suspect the French might reply that they're going to complicate things for the Brits BECAUSE of the last 10 years.
April 25, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Rutte's message lands just months after U.S. Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth openly deprioritized European security in favour of Asia and domestic defence.

NATO’s shift is no longer theoretical. It's underway.

How fast it goes is, alas, an open question.

apnews.com/article/d76e...
NATO chief urges allies to do more and says their freedom and prosperity depend on it
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is urging the 32 member nations to devote more funds, equipment and political energy to the world’s biggest military alliance.
apnews.com
April 24, 2025 at 4:25 PM
While strengthening EU ties, Starmer is also pursuing a U.S. trade deal — but insists on maintaining U.K. standards in food and automotive sectors. Balancing these relationships is a delicate act.
April 24, 2025 at 2:53 PM