Negotiations
Mexico-US Bilateral T-MEC Review Talks Set to Begin March 16 Amid Private Sector Optimism and Regional Developments
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Mexico and the United States will launch the first formal bilateral round of talks on March 16 in Washington to review the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (T-MEC), announced by Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard on March 5 following agreement with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. Discussions will cover rules of origin, industrial integration, supply chain security, and regional competitiveness, as Mexico's private sector expresses optimism.
The Philippines has approached Russia for possible oil imports amid global supply disruptions, Energy Secretary Sharon Garin said. Fuel inventories are sufficient until April, with talks ongoing with other exporters. The move responds to surging prices from Middle East tensions.
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Leaders of France's five main unions held an unusual press conference on February 23 in Paris, two days before the final unemployment insurance negotiation session. They reaffirm their opposition to employers' demands for 1 billion euros in annual savings. This move aims to safeguard workers' rights against the employers' broadened proposals.
The 12th day of COP30 in Belém ended without consensus, as the new draft of the final decision removed mentions of a roadmap to end fossil fuels and the plan to zero deforestation. About 30 nations threaten to block the agreement, extending talks over the weekend. Tensions rose after a pavilion fire and CAN's satirical awards.
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Veteran journalist Mandy Wiener's new book, The Deal: Inside the Talks that Shaped South Africa’s Future, uncovers the intense negotiations that formed the Government of National Unity in 2024. Drawing on insider accounts, it highlights the rapid deal-making amid political uncertainty. The GNU emerged during a brief pause in the swearing-in ceremony, as described by key figures.