Mexico is facing pressure due to accusations of serving as a conduit for Chinese products into North America, leading to fears of exclusion from the USMCA trade agreement under a re-elected Donald Trump or struggling Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. In response, Mexico’s ruling Morena party is encouraging companies to replace Chinese parts with locally made ones, with plans to start producing microchips in Mexico. The country is also making legal adjustments to align with US requirements under the trade pact, as experts predict a possible renegotiation in 2026 but doubt a complete abandonment of the agreement.
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Peace deal must bar Ukraine from Nato, Russian official says
Russian official Alexander Grushko stated that any peace deal in Ukraine must include guarantees that Nato will not admit Ukraine as a member and that Ukraine will remain neutral. Talks between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are ongoing, with a proposed 30-day ceasefire on the table. Putin has set tough conditions for peace, including the status of Russia's Kursk region and monitoring the ceasefire along the frontline. Full Article
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