Former Spanish Foreign Minister Arancha Gonzalez advises China to address European concerns, including the Ukraine war, to build trust and achieve a "functional relationship" with the EU. She emphasizes that building trust is not just about words, but also actions. Gonzalez notes that China should prioritize issues important to Europe, such as climate change, if it wants to invest in its future relationship with the EU.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3304266/china-should-do-right-thing-build-trust-europe-former-top-diplomat-says?module=top_story&pgtype=section#commentsUS Vice President Kamala Harris expressed readiness to cooperate with Americans on Arctic security, contradicting her earlier reference to Denmark. The visit was part of a broader trip to Greenland, but Danish officials deemed it "unacceptable pressure" on Greenland and Denmark. A majority of Greenlanders oppose US annexation, according to a January poll. US Energy Secretary Chris Wright hopes for cooperation on mining to bring jobs and economic opportunity to Greenland. Greenland's new government, led by Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen, rejected the idea of becoming part of the United States. The visit was seen as a lack of respect for an ally, with locals planning protests in Sisimiut.
https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/us-vice-president-jd-vance-slams-denmark-over-greenland-security-8036419Norwegian Defense Minister Hegseth will hold talks with Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani in Tokyo on Sunday, amid controversy over leaked US military strike details and concerns about President Donald Trump's commitment to the Japan-US alliance.
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/03/29/japan/politics/us-japan-ioto-iwo-jima-ceremony/Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth met with Japan's Defense Minister Gen Nakatani in their first face-to-face talks, focusing on regional security challenges and potential issues that could slow improved defense ties between the US and Japan. The discussions may lead to a reevaluation or halt of plans for U.S. Forces Japan expansion, as well as increased pressure on Japan to increase funding for hosting US troops and boosting its own defense spending.
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/03/30/japan/politics/us-japan-defense-chiefs-meeting/The Houthi rebels have launched attacks on American warships, raising their profile amid economic struggles and a crackdown on dissent in Yemen. The Houthis are threatening Saudi Arabia and the UAE, two US allies, over US strikes. Meanwhile, the US has deployed four B-2 bombers to Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, a base outside the rebels' range, as part of a new airstrike campaign.
https://apnews.com/article/yemen-houthis-us-airstrikes-israel-hamas-war-b46abf73435b3c340b7fba3d0fff877fIndia and the US have agreed to finalise the first tranche of their bilateral trade agreement (BTA) by fall 2025 as part of efforts to expand their trade to $500 billion by 2030. The talks, led by India's Department of Commerce and the Office of the US Trade Representative, concluded in New Delhi after four days of discussions. Representatives from both countries have come to a broad understanding on next steps towards a mutually beneficial BTA, with sectoral expert level engagements set to start virtually soon.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/business/india-us-agree-to-finalise-first-tranche-of-bilateral-trade-agreement-by-fall-2025/India and the US have concluded four-day trade talks in New Delhi, focusing on resolving bilateral trade issues and advancing sectoral negotiations under the Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA). The discussions, led by representatives from India's Department of Commerce and the Office of the US Trade Representative, centered on tariffs and trade barriers. India has pledged to increase energy purchases from the US to $25 billion, up from $15 billion last year, as part of efforts to promote growth and job creation.
https://indiatoday.in/india/story/india-us-trade-talks-new-delhi-sectoral-discussions-proposed-bilateral-trade-agreement-2701128-2025-03-29Representatives from India's Department of Commerce and the US Office of the Trade Representative held a four-day meeting in New Delhi, starting March 26, to discuss a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) aimed at expanding trade between the two countries to reach $500 billion by 2030. The goal is to finalize the first tranche of the agreement by fall 2025, with the aim of promoting growth that ensures fairness, national security, and job creation.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/international/sectoral-expert-level-engagements-under-proposed-india-us-bta-to-start-virtually-in-coming-weeks/India and the US have agreed to aim for a $500 billion bilateral trade deal by 2030, following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Washington. The US has called on India to reduce tariffs on products such as agricultural goods, alcoholic beverages, and automobiles, while seeking greater market access for its companies. Trade Minister Piyush Goyal met with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in Washington earlier this month.
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