Canada refuses to rush US trade deal as tariff deadline nears
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada won’t accept a bad trade deal with the US ahead of an August 1 deadline, when steep new US tariffs are set to take effect.
“Our goal isn’t just any deal—it’s the right deal for Canadians,” Carney said, according to BBC.
US President Trump has already imposed heavy tariffs on Canadian aluminum and steel, with more—up to 35 percent—threatened if talks stall. Carney signaled Canada may expand countermeasures to protect key sectors like aluminum and lumber.
Canada sends about 75 percent of its exports to the US. While Trump says tariffs protect US jobs and curb fentanyl imports, data shows minimal fentanyl enters via Canada, BBC reported.
Chinese vice Premier to visit Sweden for trade talks with US
Chinese vice Premier He Lifeng will visit Sweden from July 27 to 30 for economic and trade talks with the United States, China’s commerce ministry announced Wednesday.
The discussions follow a recent presidential call and aim to address key bilateral trade issues through the established consultation mechanism, emphasizing mutual respect and cooperation, according to Xinhua.
India extends airspace ban on Pakistani flights until August 23
India has extended its ban on Pakistani aircraft entering its airspace until August 23, 2025, citing ongoing security concerns.
Civil Aviation Minister Murlidhar Mohol announced the update, which applies to all Pakistani-registered commercial and military aircraft. The move follows Pakistan’s extension of its airspace restrictions on Indian flights amid continued diplomatic tensions, according to Xinhua.
School bus crash in Sri Lanka injures 16
Sixteen people were injured after a school bus veered off the road and hit an embankment in Southern Province on Wednesday, police said. Some have been treated and discharged.
The incident comes amid rising road safety concerns, with over 2,500 deaths reported from road accidents in Sri Lanka this year, Xinhua reported.
