The leaders of Canada, the United States, and Mexico met in Washington this week for the first time since 2016 with the intent to strengthen co-operation on the economy, security, health, and migration. Going into the one-day summit on Nov. 18, concerns about protectionist policies in the United States and Mexico had been raised by…
US Electric Vehicle Tax Credit, Mexico’s Energy Reform Among Issues Raised at Trilateral Leaders’ Summit
US Electric Vehicle Tax Credit Among Issues Raised at Trilateral Leaders’ Summit
The leaders of Canada, the United States, and Mexico met in Washington this week for the first time since 2016 with the intent to strengthen co-operation on the economy, security, health, and migration. Going into the one-day summit on Nov. 18, concerns about protectionist policies in the United States and Mexico had been raised by…
Biden’s Plan for Xi Summit Shows Weakness in His China Policy
News Analysis Politico reported that President Joe Biden plans a summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, in which he will allow the reopening of Chinese consulates and relaxation of Trump-era visa restrictions. It’s a big mistake, as his National Security Council admits. Xi is proving that not only do nice guys finish last, but bad…
With No Summit, South Korean President to Skip Olympics
SEOUL, South Korea—South Korean President Moon Jae-in has decided not to visit Japan for the Tokyo Summer Olympics, citing a failure to set up a summit with Japan’s prime minister that would produce meaningful results in improving relations. Moon’s office said Monday that officials from Seoul and Tokyo held talks over longstanding disputes about wartime…
France and Germany Drop Russia Summit Plan After EU’s East Objects
BRUSSELS—European Union leaders on Friday rejected a Franco-German proposal to hold a summit with Russia after Poland and Baltic countries said it would send the wrong message as East-West ties deteriorate. After U.S. President Joe Biden met Putin in Geneva on June 16, French President Emmanuel Macron said a first EU summit with Putin since…
US-China Chip Hegemony War: South Korea Under Pressure to Pick a Side
South Korean President Moon Jae-in and U.S. President Joe Biden held talks at the White House on the 21st and issued the “U.S.-ROK Leaders’ Joint Statement.” The two sides reached consensus on a number of issues including the supply of COVID-19 vaccines, the situation on the Korean Peninsula, and economic investment. The countries agreed to…
Xi to Attend Biden’s Climate Change Summit in First Meeting of Two Leaders
BEIJING—Chinese leader Xi Jinping will attend a U.S.-led climate change summit on Thursday at the invitation of President Joe Biden, in the first meeting between the two leaders since the advent of the new U.S. administration. Biden has invited dozens of world leaders to join the two-day virtual summit starting on Thursday, after bringing the…
Biden Proposes In-Person Meeting With Putin on Neutral Turf
President Joe Biden spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin by phone on Tuesday and proposed the two estranged leaders meet at a summit in a third country to discuss a raft of disputes, the White House said. The Kremlin said Wednesday it was premature to talk in tangible terms about a possible summit, saying it…
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