International Politics
Xi and Trump agree to build strategically stable China-US ties
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Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump met in Beijing last week and agreed to build a constructive, strategically stable bilateral relationship. The summit is expected to guide ties between the world's two largest economies for the next three years and beyond.
The anticipated meeting between the US and Chinese presidents will take place from May 13 to 15 in Beijing, though the encounter is marked by tensions surrounding the war between Iran and Washington.
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United States President Donald Trump described Iran's conditions to end the Middle East conflict as totally unacceptable. Iran's response was conveyed through a Pakistani mediator on Sunday.
Iran's national football team remains interested in competing in the 2026 World Cup, despite statements from its sports minister questioning participation due to conflicts with the United States. The Iranian ambassador to Mexico clarified that the decision is not final and suggested playing their matches in Mexico. Donald Trump recommended they not participate for their safety, while reiterating they are welcome.
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On the tenth day of the war with the US and Israel, Iran's Assembly of Experts named Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as the new supreme leader. Hours later, Iran fired missiles at Israel—the first under the new leadership—prompting further escalations, international reactions, and soaring oil prices.
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva stated that the trade agreement between Mercosul and South Korea could be concluded in 2026, following a meeting with South Korean leader Lee Jae-myung in Seoul. The two leaders agreed to resume negotiations stalled since 2021. The statement is part of Lula's Asia trip, which includes stops in India and the United Arab Emirates.
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President Donald Trump announced an increase in temporary tariffs on US imports from 10% to 15%, following a setback from the Supreme Court. This global measure will affect key sectors of Colombian exports, such as coffee, flowers, and oil, according to AmCham Colombia's analysis. While some products may be exempt, nearly one-third of the export basket will face the additional surcharge.
Lula and Trump meet today in Washington focusing on bilateral issues
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