Canada PM urges flexibility in NAFTA deal, talks seen slow
Trudeau said he wanted to see flexibility from the United States.
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Cambodia, US vow to boost ties
US President Donald Trump has pledged to work with the Cambodian government to enhance cooperation and relations between the two countries and expand global health cooperation, according to a Cambodian official.
US considering permanent military base in Poland
Trump says the US is weighing the idea of establishing a permanent base in Poland.
Anonymous anti-Trump NYT op-ed piece boosts democracy
The New York Times’s opinion desk published a scathing op-ed by an anonymous senior official in the Trump administration on September 5 which called the US president amoral.
Trump cuts $25m in aid for East Jerusalem hospitals
Trump orders $25 million earmarked for Palestinians hospitals be directed elsewhere.
Rouhani: US asks Iran ‘every day’ to begin talks
Hassan Rouhani says the US continually asking Iran it to begin negotiations.
China’s record trade surplus adds fuel to trade war fire
China’s trade surplus with the United States widened to a record in August.
Trump rips ‘hard to watch’ NFL
President Donald Trump might not consider the 2018 NFL season opener Thursday appointment television.
Can Tokyo survive Trump?
For Japan, the coming months look like a tricky time for managing its alliance with the US. In Washington, Tokyo seems to be flying under the radar for now.
US can’t blame China for N. Korea setback
US President Donald Trump tweeted a White House statement on Wednesday that he “feels strongly that North Korea is under tremendous pressure from China because of our major trade disputes with the Chinese government”.
South African farmers play chicken with Trump tariffs
South Africa to cancel the 2015 chicken deal with the US and to apply apply new tariffs.
Trump, Trudeau upbeat about prospects for NAFTA deal
Leaders of US and Canada express optimism that they could reach new NAFTA deal.
Mexico-US deal includes Mexican auto export cap
US-Mexico trade deal would allow Trump to slap punitive 25% tariffs on imports.
A new Cold War is not needed
The US Navy held a ceremony at Norfolk in Virginia on Friday for the re-establishment of its US Second Fleet which will be responsible for naval forces along the East Coast and in the northern Atlantic Ocean.
World Court hears Iran lawsuit against US sanctions
Iranian lawyers asked the International Court of Justice to order the US to lift sanctions.
Maverick Senator John McCain dies at 81
U.S. Senator John McCain, a former prisoner of war in Vietnam, dies at age of 81.
Trump says Mexico trade deal near; NAFTA hurdles seen easing
Trump says the US could reach a “big Trade Agreement” with Mexico soon.
How Peter Dutton could change Australian foreign policy
Peter Dutton has challenged Malcolm Turnbull for the job of Australian prime minister. So where exactly would a Prime Minister Peter Dutton lead Australia if he can seize the chance?
US, China to resume trade talks in Washington amid low expectations
US and Chinese officials are set to resume contentious trade talks on Wednesday.
Bolton: US sanctions biting Iran
US Sanctions on Iran has been more effective than expected, President Donald Trump’s national security adviser said.
