Trade Relations - A trade deal would benefit both Canada and the United States [1] - Such a deal could be unpopular for the Canadian prime minister [1]

US demands for concessions have thrown the EU-US trade deal agreed this summer into jeopardy https://t.co/7gjsVurGHT ...

Trade Deal Concerns - The EU is concerned that new US trade demands are undermining the trade deals previously agreed upon [1] - The original deal, sealed in July, included a 15% tariff ceiling on most goods [2] - There is fear that the US wants to alter the terms of the trade deal, particularly regarding digital regulation [3] Key Issues of Contention - US governments, especially during Donald Trump's administration, have viewed EU regulation on big tech as excessively burdensome [3] - EU environmental laws, specifically those related to climate, are also emerging as a point of concern [4] - EU ambassadors in Brussels are expected to be briefed on discussions with the US side regarding these issues [3]

There's just months to get this trade deal done, writes @mihirssharma. India and the EU need to get to get to know each other better, and quickly (via @opinion) https://t.co/vxDo3hvJNM ...

The $550 billion investment fund into the US that’s a pillar of the US-Japan trade deal won’t affect currency markets, according to Japan’s top trade negotiator Ryosei Akazawa https://t.co/BC8HLvqvpU ...

Market Outlook - Indian stocks are expected to rebound following a difficult period [1] - Market observers are optimistic about a potential trade agreement with the US [1] - Consumption tax cuts are anticipated to bolster the recovery [1]

Geopolitical Landscape - China's President Xi Jinping is reportedly pushing President Trump to oppose Taiwan independence, potentially a major diplomatic win for Beijing amidst trade negotiations [1] - A shift in US policy on Taiwan could damage Washington's reputation as a reliable partner in the Indo-Pacific region, impacting Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asian countries [5][6] - The US maintains a policy of strategic ambiguity towards Taiwan, adhering to the one-China principle while maintaining unofficial relations and arms sales, which China opposes [7][8] Taiwan's Position - Taiwan is being squeezed internationally by China and domestically regarding legislative priorities [9][10] - Taiwan is leveraging its semiconductor industry ("Silicon Shield") in diplomacy, as seen in its dealings with South Africa, highlighting the island's strategic importance [8][12] - President Trump has urged Taiwan, along with other regional countries, to increase defense spending [10] US-China Relations - US-China relations are defined by "tick tock" (TikTok), tariffs, and Taiwan, with Taiwan at the geopolitical heart of the matter [3][4] - China's ultimate goal is unification with Taiwan, either peacefully or by force, making it a key point of negotiation with the US [4] - The US seeks a trade deal and has maneuvered on TikTok, while China prioritizes resolving the Taiwan issue [4]

Thousands of workers in limbo as US-Africa trade deal set to expire https://t.co/7dQ9ASqmsV ...

South Korea cannot provide the US with $350 billion in cash as suggested by Washington under a deal to lower tariffs, a senior official said https://t.co/ulJKoAjRS0 ...

India said it held "constructive meetings" with the US on a trade deal, although Washington’s demand that New Delhi stop buying Russian oil is weighing on the negotiations https://t.co/lMDox0nuwD ...