"Our first, second and third priorities are to get to a negotiated outcome, but we will not hesitate to use all tools available to us in case a deal is blocked or not upheld."
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy stated that Mexico's actions forcing airlines to relocate flights violated a trade agreement and gave domestic airlines an unfair advantage. He emphasized that all Mexican airlines must now submit flight schedules for U.S. government approval until concerns are addressed.
Ireland's position is that the treatment of pharma should be within negotiations with the EU on an agreement in principle, a crucial sector for our economy.
"Even as they face among the most punitive tariffs globally, US secretary of state Marco Rubio has sought to reassure southeast Asian nations of Washington's commitment to the region."
The canceling of the two stops followed quickly by Trump's new, higher tariffs on both undercuts the two pillars of U.S. strategy in Asia: our commitment to Asian security and our centrality to Asia growth and prosperity.
Mark Carney, Canada's Prime Minister, emphasized the importance of restoring diplomatic ties with India, stating that both nations must work together on common issues.
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. economy was in a solid place. Unemployment hovered near historic lows around 3.5%, the economy expanded at 2.3%, and per capita GDP was $63,360.
The markets are catching their breath today, buoyed by signals of inflation holding steady and the continued progress in U.S.-China trade discussions. May's CPI data delivered an unexpected positive, showing inflation nudging just slightly higher to 2.4% compared with year-ago levels.