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United States
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Washington hopes to reach separate interim trade arrangements with Mexico and Canada by the end of 2026, while more difficult changes to the North American trade pact are expected to require further work next year.
India
Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Manila for wide-ranging talks on trade, tariffs, critical minerals, energy, defence and artificial intelligence, as both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to the Quad and a free and open Indo-Pacific.
Brazil
Brazilian experts reject U.S. claims that the country's digital regulations threaten free speech, arguing that Washington is using the issue as a pretext for a 25% tariff on Brazilian goods. Researchers say the real concern is protecting U.S. corporate interests in the global technology race against China.
Latin America
Chinese-brand vehicle sales in Mexico surged nearly 30% in the first half of 2026, capturing 17% of the market despite a 50% tariff imposed in January. The rise has alarmed U.S. officials and become a flashpoint in trade pact negotiations, though Mexican officials argue the data is misleading due to pre-tariff inventory buildups.
Brazil
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva criticised Donald Trump for raising the prospect of new tariffs while negotiations between Brazil and the United States remain under way, but said he was prepared to resume direct talks if the process fails.
South African wheat producers are considering a legal challenge after Trade Minister Parks Tau rejected a request to raise the domestic reference price used to calculate import protection.
