Top diplomats from G7 countries meet in Canada as trade tensions rise with Trump

Top diplomats from G7 countries meet in Canada as trade tensions rise with Trump

TORONTO — Top diplomats from the Group of Seven industrialized democracies are converging on southern Ontario as tensions rise between the U.S. and traditional allies like Canada over defense spending, trade and uncertainty over President Donald Trump’s ceasefire plan in Gaza and efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war. Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand said in…

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China to buy U.S. soybeans | News

China to buy U.S. soybeans | News

China agreed to purchase US soybeans and other agricultural products as part of an agreement reached by the countries’ leaders on Oct. 30. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said China will start by purchasing 12 million metric tons (mmt) of soybeans from the U.S. between now and January, then purchase 25 mmt of US soybeans annually…

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Ag Secretary Naig visits Northeast Iowa, discusses recent China trade deal | News

Ag Secretary Naig visits Northeast Iowa, discusses recent China trade deal | News

DYERSVILLE, Iowa — Iowa’s Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig visited Northeast Iowa, exploring agribusinesses and conservation projects in Delaware, Dubuque, and Jackson counties. In the afternoon, Naig stopped at FarmTek in Dyersville. He toured the facility and met with company leaders and employees. During the visit, he discussed the recent trade agreement between the Trump…

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Thousands of Venezuelans lose legal status

Thousands of Venezuelans lose legal status

TEXAS — Hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans living in the U.S. are losing a layer of legal protection as the country’s designation under a federal program expired last week. What You Need To Know Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is a program that allows people from countries dealing with humanitarian crises or natural disasters to live and…

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China suspends 'special port fees' on US vessels | News

China suspends ‘special port fees’ on US vessels | News

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