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New NAFTA helps Canada’s Trudeau hurdle some problems

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CANADA

Along with Mexico’s leader President Enrique Pena Nieto, whose term ends on December 1, the new US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) will be signed by US President Donald Trump and…

Trump positions could trigger NAFTA talks breakdown

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NORTH AMERICA

Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland presented on August 14 a number of conditions for the talks. The negotiation objectives of President Donald Trump's…

Uganda will face lengthy battle over land acquisition

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UGANDA

The motion passed only after violent scenes in parliament, as opposition legislators were forcibly ejected from the chamber. The bill should now be introduced within a month, with…

New Canada-US NAFTA deal is likely despite risks

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CANADA

By the end of this month, Washington wants Ottawa to sign on to the new NAFTA deal that Mexico City and Washington agreed last month. If Ottawa refuses, US and Canadian economic…

US arms and nuclear pressure may force Iran reaction

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IRAN

The ban expires on October 18, under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), the 2015 nuclear deal, from which Washington withdrew in 2018. If its extension efforts fail…

Venezuela's Guyana referendum will bring new tensions

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VENEZUELA

Official figures suggest that 10 million people participated in a referendum held on December 3 in which over 90% of those who voted (accounting for nearly half of the electorate…

India will step up economic engagement with Nepal

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INDIA/NEPAL

This was his first trip to the country since beginning his fifth stint as premier last year. Delhi and Kathmandu are keen to increase connectivity and cooperation despite a border…

Quick NAFTA deal is unlikely

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NAFTA

NAFTA update.

Data privacy will move up US regulatory agenda

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UNITED STATES

The FCC approved new rules on October 27 governing how ISPs can use and distribute customers’ personal information to outside entities. These rules shift much of the power over…

South Africa mining slump hurts ANC election campaign

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SOUTH AFRICA

The timing is disastrous for the ruling ANC party, which faces elections in May with its support already crumbling, in part due to its poor performance on economic issues. Major…