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Territorial Disputes Dominate Geneva Peace Talks

US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, US Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll sit before closed-door talks with Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak  (not pictured) on ending Russia's war in Ukraine, at the US Mission in Geneva, Switzerland. Negotiators from Russia and Ukraine convened in Geneva for a new round of U.S.-mediated peace talks, with territorial disputes emerging as the central point of contention. The discussions, held over two days, come amid heightened pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump, who has urged Kyiv to “come to the table fast” in pursuit of a settlement.  Both sides remain deeply divided over land claims, which have become the primary obstacle to progress. The Kremlin has signaled that territorial issues will dominate the agenda, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has voiced concerns that Kyiv is facing disproportionate p...
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Canada to Introduce Tariffs on Chinese EVs and Batteries in Response to U.S. and Europe

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is set to announce a plan to safeguard Canada’s electric vehicle (EV) supply chain from unfair Chinese competition. This move follows similar actions by the United States and Europe, which have raised import tariffs on Chinese-made EVs. 

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal will complete an anti-subsidy investigation before new tariffs can be imposed. Currently, Canada only imports Chinese-made Teslas produced at the U.S. tech giant’s Shanghai factory. However, China plays a significant role in supplying batteries and battery components for EVs globally. In 2021, nearly 80% of all lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles came from China, and approximately 60% of global EV sales are now Chinese-made. 

The proposed tariffs aim to balance protectionism with emissions reduction efforts, echoing the recent tariff hikes by the U.S. and Europe. 

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