Manitoba's representative to the US, Richard Madan, expressed relief over the launch of consultations on CUSMA trade review in the US. The clear timeline will provide predictability and certainty for investment, alleviating concerns over tariffs and uncertainty in the sector. Madan aims to encourage US partners benefiting from Manitoba's supply chains and market access through CUSMA to share success stories, economic data, or examples of seamless collaboration that strengthens both economies.
The Mexican government has convened a meeting with the private sector to assess the potential impact of its planned tariff hike on Korean companies operating in Mexico. The move, which could deal a significant blow to Korea's automotive and home appliances industries, aims to increase tariffs on goods exported from Mexico to the US. This could affect companies such as Samsung and LG, which have manufacturing plants in Mexico to export goods tariff-free. The government plans to work with the private sector to minimize the impact of this plan, which could initially affect exports from Mexico and Canada to the US under a trilateral free trade agreement.
NATO Force Commander confirms the situation in Kosovo is stable, but remains at risk. KFOR continues to fulfill its mandate, based on UN Security Council Resolution 1244 of 1999. The commander's statement emphasizes the importance of contributing to a secure environment for all people and communities living in Kosovo, as well as ensuring freedom of movement at all times without bias.
Pakistan and Iran have agreed to remove impediments to border trade, with a meeting between Maqbool Alam Noori, Secretary General of the Pakistan Business Forum (PBF), and Mohammad-Ali Dehghan Dehnavi, Head of Iran's Trade Promotion Organization (TPO), in Tehran. The talks focused on resolving issues hindering bilateral trade, particularly at the Gabd-Rimdan border crossing. Both officials emphasized the need to improve logistical and transportation networks to facilitate smooth trade flow, with Dehghan Dehnavi stating that a stronger trade partnership is crucial for regional economic stability.
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif embarks on a three-state tour, starting with a two-day visit to Saudi Arabia from September 17-18. During his trip, he will meet with Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman and discuss the Middle East situation, focusing on recent Israeli aggression against Qatar. Sharif previously met with the Saudi Crown Prince in Doha during an emergency Arab-Islamic Summit on Monday. The visit aims to sign key MoUs and agreements between the two countries. Sharif's tour will then take him to the United Kingdom from September 19-21, where he will hold discussions with British leadership and meet his elder brother Nawaz Sharif, who is in London for a medical checkup. Finally, he will visit the United States from September 21-27 to attend the 80th session of the UN General Assembly in New York, where he is likely to address the session on September 27.
Poland is investigating whether its F-16s' AIM-120 missiles destroyed a home during a Russian drone wave. A new NATO operation, Eastern Sentry, has deployed fighter jets and an air defense frigate to counter potential Russian drones and missiles. Romanian officials reported that two of its F-16 Vipers intercepted a Russian drone entering Romanian airspace on Saturday, prompting a strike on neighboring Ukraine.
Narendra Modi turned 75, with world leaders paying tribute. US President Trump hailed their friendship as 'very good', while Italian Prime Minister Meloni expressed her support for Ukraine peace efforts. Russian President Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu also extended their greetings to Modi. The Zapad exercises, involving 100,000 personnel, aimed to protect the alliance's sovereignty, raising concerns among neighboring nations.
Russia plans to build a nuclear power plant in Serbia, with Rosatom and Serbian authorities engaging in substantial dialogue on the project. The initiative was announced by Momčilo Babić, Serbian ambassador to Russia.
Israel has launched a major ground invasion of Gaza City amid mounting international backlash, with the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio attempting to mend diplomatic ties strained by Israel's recent strike on Hamas leaders living in Qatar. The offensive marks a dramatic escalation of the conflict that began nearly two years ago, following Hamas's October 7th attack on Israel. The US has warned Qatar about the situation, with Rubio stating that they are "very close partners" and want them to stay engaged despite being upset over the strike.