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Canadian PM Mark Carney to Visit Mexico in September for Talks with President Sheinbaum

Canadian PM Mark Carney to Visit Mexico in September for Talks with President Sheinbaum

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to travel to Mexico in September for discussions with President Claudia Sheinbaum, a senior official confirmed Friday. The visit comes at a time when Canada and Mexico are working to navigate U.S. tariffs and prepare for the scheduled review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) in 2026. Goods that qualify under the 2020 trade pact, negotiated during Donald Trump’s first term, are exempt from broad tariffs, but industry-specific duties — including a 50% tariff on steel and aluminum and a 25% tariff on automobiles — continue to affect trade flows.…
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Premier Danielle Smith Heads to Mexico to Boost Alberta’s Trade and Investment Ties

Premier Danielle Smith Heads to Mexico to Boost Alberta’s Trade and Investment Ties

Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta Premier Danielle Smith will visit Mexico City from August 10 to 13 to strengthen economic, trade, and investment partnerships, marking the first official trip to Mexico by an Alberta premier since 2019. During her four-day mission, Smith will meet with senior government officials, industry leaders, and private-sector representatives to promote Alberta as a secure and reliable partner in energy, agriculture, and technology. The visit aims to identify opportunities for collaboration, encourage investment, and expand Alberta’s The Premier will meet with government officials, the private sector, and industry leaders to encourage new investment and trade with Alberta…
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