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CUSMA Renewal Deadline Passes: What It Means for Your Wallet

  July 8, 2026 July 1 came and went without a full renewal of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). Instead of locking in another 16-year term, the United States chose not to extend the deal in its current form, which means the trade pact now shifts into an annual review process for the next decade. Here's what that actually means for your money. What just happened All three countries had until July 1 to say whether they wanted to renew CUSMA. Because Washington opted against a full renewal, the agreement now gets reviewed annually rather than being locked in for over a decade. Canada's Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc confirmed the three countries agreed to keep talking, with Canada specifically pushing to address sectoral tariffs on steel, aluminum, autos, and lumber. Any of the three countries can still walk away entirely with six months' notice. The good news: most trade stays tariff-free For now, the status quo holds. The bulk of Canadian exports to the U.S....

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan Meets Hamas Political Leader Ismail Haniyeh in Istanbul


On Saturday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a significant meeting with Ismail Haniyeh, the head of the political bureau of the Palestinian Resistance Movement Hamas. The closed-door meeting took place at the presidential office within Dolmabahçe Palace in Istanbul. During the encounter, footage released by the Turkish presidency showed Haniyeh and other Hamas leaders posing for photos with Erdogan. Additionally, the Hamas delegation engaged in discussions with the Turkish delegation.

This meeting marks the first time since October 7 that Ismail Haniyeh has met with the Turkish president, and it comes amid ongoing tensions in the region, particularly related to the Gaza war. The discussions likely centered around regional peace efforts and the situation in the Middle East.

The meeting between Erdogan and Haniyeh holds significance given the historical context and the complex geopolitical dynamics in the region. As developments unfold, the world will closely watch for any further outcomes or statements resulting from this high-level engagement.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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