US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's counterpart, Danish Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod, has expressed concerns about the US military presence in Greenland, with Denmark maintaining that a military force is not necessary to address security issues in the region. The issue arises as the US seeks to strengthen its ties with Greenland, which is strategically located near the North Atlantic and has significant mineral resources.
https://www.livemint.com/news/us-news/vance-pushes-for-us-role-in-greenland-says-military-force-not-necessary-11743194708182.htmlThe US is likely to face challenges responding to the devastating earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand due to deep cuts made by the Trump administration. The US Agency for International Development and State Department have reduced foreign assistance, leaving a "shambles" system that struggles to provide aid quickly. Former USAID official Sarah Charles described this state of affairs, while Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing has invited international help with relief efforts.
https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3304388/trump-pledges-help-earthquake-ravaged-myanmar-says-disaster-real-bad-one?module=asia_latest&pgtype=sectionA new set of tariffs between the US and Canada is causing tension, with some Canadians boycotting trips to the US. Travel across the Ambassador Bridge and Detroit-Windsor Tunnel decreased by 14% in February 2025 compared to the previous year. Local businesses in Detroit, such as Harry's Detroit Bar and Grill, have noticed a decline in Canadian customers, with manager Cesar Ramirez saying "a lot" of their usual Canadian customers are no longer calling for reservations. However, not all Canadians are boycotting US travel, with some fans like John Lavade from Windsor planning to continue visiting Detroit for Red Wings games. Tourism officials, including Visit Detroit's President and CEO Claude Molinari, hope to welcome Canadian guests despite the tension, saying "peace is inevitable" and that they love sports fans regardless of their nationality.
https://www.scrippsnews.com/world/canada/decline-in-canadian-travel-over-tariff-dispute-a-significant-concern-to-detroit-tourismCanadian King's Privy Council President Dominic LeBlanc and US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick will intensify their conversations to address immediate trade concerns between the two countries. The talks come after US President Trump announced tariffs on Canadian-produced goods, including automobiles, steel, aluminum, energy products, and potash, as part of his "America first" trade policy. In response, Canada has imposed retaliatory tariffs prior to a phone conversation with Trump, but have not yet announced which US goods they might target next week.
https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2025/03/29/trump-carney-talk-tariffs/5571743276738/Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent have expressed uncertainty about the implementation of tariffs on April 2, as President Trump's plans seem to shift frequently. The administration initially promised tariffs on Canada and Mexico but later paused and exempted certain goods. Now, it is unclear which parts of the tariffs will go into effect next week, with some industries, such as pharmaceuticals and semiconductors, facing potential tariffs that may be delayed or not implemented at all.
https://www.politico.eu/article/trump-officials-allies-grow-anxious-about-april-2-tariffs/Fitch warns that emerging market economies such as India, Brazil, and others are at risk of being hit by reciprocal tariffs under President Donald Trump's plan, which aims to match tariffs imposed by other countries. The US has a higher tariff rate on exports to these countries compared to imports from the US. For example, India imposes notably higher tariffs on US exports than the US does on Indian imports.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/business/india-among-some-other-emerging-economies-at-risk-of-trump-tariffs-fitch-says/Britain's government is seeking a last-minute trade deal with the US to avoid or reduce tariffs set to be announced by President Donald Trump, following unsuccessful attempts under the previous Conservative government.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/03/29/world/americas-emea/uk-dreams-of-us-trade-deal-before-trump-tariffs/2082575Britain is seeking a trade deal with the US ahead of April 2, dubbed "Liberation Day" by Trump, to avoid tariffs on imported vehicles and auto parts. The UK government wants an "economic prosperity deal" that would allow it to escape some tariffs, but it's unlikely to be a full-scale free trade deal. To achieve this, London may consider scrapping its tax on tech giants, currently worth £800 million annually, in exchange for tariff exemptions from the US.
https://www.rawstory.com/trump-uk-tariffs/The Agreement on Cooperation and Investment (ACI) has been supported by prominent European trade figures, including former EU Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström and Ignacio García Bercero, who led the EU side of US trade negotiations during the Obama era. The ACI could potentially target individuals connected to government, including those close to President Trump, such as Elon Musk.
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