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Mexico August 17, 2023

US set to escalate trade grievance with Mexico over genetically modified corn ban

The United States is reportedly poised to escalate its grievance with Mexico's prohibition on GM corn, asserting that the ban infringes upon the nations' free-trade agreement.

Jim Jordan July 31, 2023

Jordan accuses Biden FTC of 'obstructing' House Oversight, demands communications with Warren associates

Rep. Jim Jordan accused the FTC of "obstructing" House oversight and said activists aligned with Sen. Elizabeth Warren forced cooperation with Lina Khan.

World July 29, 2023

US takes aim at Kremlin over Russia-Africa Summit: 'No meaningful commitments'

Questions and concerns for the U.S. over a Russia-Africa Summit held in St. Petersburg this week.

Russia July 28, 2023

Intelligence report accuses China of acting as sanctions backdoor for Russia

Russia has remained under strict Western sanctions since the start of the invasion of Ukraine, but China has cooperated and assisted Russia in a number of ways to dodge punishment.

POLITICS July 27, 2023

Nebraska GOP Sen. Pete Ricketts roasts Biden official for calling China 'competitor'

Nebraska Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts chastised a Biden State Department official who said China was a "competitor" to the United States instead of calling it an "adversary."

World July 26, 2023

A 'thumbs-up' emoji over text message can legally mean agreeing to a contract, judge rules

A judge has ruled a "thumbs up" emoji can legally agree to a binding contract, following a texting dispute between a grain supplier and a buyer in Canada.

South America July 20, 2023

New estimate adds 2 million tons to Bolivia's known lithium deposits

A new estimate places the amount of lithium in Bolivia's known deposits at 23 million tons, a 2 million-ton increase from what was previously believed.

FOREIGN POLICY July 19, 2023

China leans on Kissinger goodwill, but influence 'diluted,' expert says

Henry Kissinger continued to make regular trips to China after leaving office, and Beijing has tried to seize on the opportunity to try and drum up positive momentum with the U.S.

Ukraine July 19, 2023

Russia launches 'truly massive attack' on Ukrainian grain facilities after pulling out of sea deal

Grain facilities and port infrastructure on Ukraine's Black Sea coast were heavily damaged in a second consecutive night of Russian attacks on the region, Ukraine said.

POLITICS July 13, 2023

Israel and Arab neighbors gather to build trade deal framework

The Atlantic Council's N-7 Initiative held a conference in Bahrain to negotiate trade agreements between Israel and other Arab states, hoping to improve regional stability.

Illinois July 12, 2023

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker set to lead 7-day trade mission to London

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is traveling to the United Kingdom on July 13, 2023, for a trade mission. He is among 42 officials listed as attendees.