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United States and Democratic Republic of Congo: Negotiations for a Critical Minerals Agreement
The United States is conducting “exploratory talks” with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on a potential agreement that would grant it access to the African country's critical minerals in exchange for military support. The news, reported by the Financial Times,...
Trump Postpones Duties on Mexico: New Trade Strategies and International Reactions
On March 6, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on the Truth Social platform the temporary suspension of the 25 percent import tax levied on Mexico, postponing its effective date by four weeks. This announcement follows a telephone conversation with Mexican...
European Union Postpones Again Plan to Reduce Dependence on Russian Energy.
For the second time, the European Commission (EC) has decided to postpone the announcement of its plan to phase out energy dependence on Russia. Initially scheduled for March 26, the announcement has been moved to a later date, according to an official schedule...
U.S. Economy Grows 2.3% in Fourth Quarter of 2024: A Slowdown Tied to Consumption
The U.S. economy grew 2.3 percent in the fourth quarter of 2024 (October-December), marking the slowest pace since the spring of that year. The deceleration was attributed to a decline in consumer spending, likely influenced by uncertainties related to the November 5...