Geopolitics and Supply Chains - The US and Australia have signed an agreement to enhance America's access to rare earths and other critical minerals [1] - The pact aims to counter China's dominance over critical mineral supply chains [1]

So let's unpack for us what is seen as a pretty positive outcome, to say the least, for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. But what are you expecting next in terms of follow through from here on out. Well, what I liked about this deal was that it said it set a six month timeline.So it shows that both the US and Australia are serious about getting after this problem in the short term. It also reflects how there were supply chains shortages this year in the United States. For example, Ford Motor Company said th ...

US President Trump signed an agreement with visiting Australian Prime Minister Albanese to boost access to critical minerals and rare earths as the US looks to reduce reliance on Chinese supply chains https://t.co/Ju5WsLJPaB ...

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Economic Outlook & Trade Tensions - US-China trade tensions, including export controls and potential tariffs, pose risks to the economic outlook [1] - Asia Pacific growth is forecasted at 45% this year, decreasing to 41% next year, but is subject to downside risks due to trade tensions [2] - Global economic growth is projected at 31% in the baseline scenario, but could be 03% percentage points lower with greater tariffs and supply chain disruptions [3][4] China's Economic Impact - China's exports to the US have declined sharply since 2017-2018, while exports to the rest of Asia, especially ASEAN, have increased [6][7] - Deflationary pressures in China are leading to lower export prices, impacting countries around it, including ASEAN [8][9] - Weak domestic demand in China exacerbates the issue, suggesting that boosting consumption and fixing the real estate sector could alleviate the spillover effects [9][10] Policy Recommendations for China - China provides approximately 4% of policy support every year for priority sectors, including EVs [11] - The report calls for China to scale back such policies and remove trade and investment restrictions to restructure growth and reduce internal and external imbalances [12]

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Canada's Trade and Economic Strategy - Canada is doubling down on the Indo-Pacific strategy, focusing on diversifying supply chains and building trading relationships across the region [2] - Canada aims for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with ASEAN in 2026 [2] - Canada is prioritizing its sovereign and economic interests through diplomacy, leveraging its natural resource wealth, including critical minerals and energy [5][6] - Canada is actively diversifying supply chains, as evidenced by the Foreign Minister's visit to the Indo-Pacific region [7] Canada-China Relations - China is one of Canada's largest trading partners, although trade with the United States accounts for approximately 80% of Canada's total trade [8] - Canada's strategy with China involves challenging where necessary and cooperating where possible, with a key focus on opening strategic dialogue [9][10] - Canada seeks to balance trade opportunities with the need to address issues such as human rights and the South China Seas in its relationship with China [10] Energy and Resources - Canada possesses a competitive advantage in LNG and is witnessing global demand for its LNG and other energy resources [15][16] - Canada is developing its capacity for LNG and has multiple large national projects, including wind, LNG, and nuclear energy, attracting international investment interest [15][16] Canada-India Relations - Canada is taking a step-by-step approach to mend relations with India, focusing on public security and law enforcement dialogue [21] - Canada and India finalized a joint statement for cooperation on public security, energy, critical minerals, resilient trade routes, and agriculture [5][22] Multilateral Engagement - Canada is the host of the G7 and is actively engaged with G7 counterparts across various government ministries [6] - Canada is a proponent of multilateralism and is committed to promoting multilateral engagement across trade, defense, security, and global organizations [19][20]

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