Republican Governors Association urges Congress to ratify USMCA
The Republican Governors Association is urging congressional leaders to pass the USMCA a trade deal. One America’s Sani Unutoa has more on their efforts to get the agreement ratified.
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President Trump mulls tariffs on French wine unless EU reduces own duties
President Trump is reportedly considering slapping tariffs on French wine to protect U.S. winemakers.
Mexican president praises foreign minister after U.S. agrees to drop tariffs
Mexico’s president has commended his foreign minister, following successful negotiations which led to the U.S. dropping its planned tariffs.
President Trump defends using trade tariffs
President Trump is defending his right to issue trade tariffs by saying it is an effective way to level the economic playing field.
Japan welcomes U.S.-Mexico tariff deal, predicts higher global growth
Economic world leaders are reacting positively to the deal struck between the U.S. and Mexico to hold off on imposing tariffs. The governor of the Bank of Japan, Haruhiko Kuroda praised the breakthrough in negotiations, while speaking on the sidelines of the G-20 Financial Ministers Summit in Japan Saturday. He explained how in his opinion, the move will help the global economy to recover faster from last year’s downturn, which affected Europe and parts of Asia.