Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1586, Anglo-Spanish War: A convoy of English ships from the Levant Company manage to repel a fleet of eleven Spanish and Maltese galleys off the Mediterranean island of Pantelleria. In 1787, The Congress of the Confederation enacts the Northwest Ordinance establishing governing rules for the Northwest Territory. It also establishes procedures for the admission of new states and limits the expansion of slavery. In 1831, Regulamentul Organic, a quasi-constitutional organic law is adopted in Wallachia, one of the two Danubian Principalities that were to become the basis of Romania. In 1878, Treaty of Berlin: The European powers redraw the map of the Balkans. Serbia, Montenegro and Romania become completely independent of the Ottoman Empire. In 1975, Diego Spotorno, Ecuadorian actor was born. In 1979, Daniel Díaz, Argentinian footballer was born. In 1985, Guillermo Ochoa, Mexican footballer was born. In 1997, Miguel Ángel Blanco, Spanish politician (born 1968) passed away. In 2003, Compay Segundo, Cuban singer-songwriter and guitarist (born 1907) passed away. In 2011, United Nations Security Council Resolution 1999 is adopted, which admits South Sudan to member status of United Nations. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

EU Parliament Approves Updated Trade Deal With Mexico

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July 8, 2026

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Eunews

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· Jul 8, 2026

EU-Mexico: European Parliament gives final go-ahead to trade agreement

Brussels – The European Parliament’s plenary session today (8 July) approved two agreements aimed at forging closer political ties and expanding trade between the EU and Mexico. The first is the EU-Mexico Modernised Global Agreement (MGA), which – approved by 479 votes in favour, 119 against, and 65 abstentions – will replace the current framework, in force []

Reuters

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· Jun 30, 2026

Mexico calls for USMCA to be extended 16 years

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said that Mexico had signed a letter supporting a 16-year extension of the USMCA, the North American trade pact. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #world #Americas #USA #LatinAmerica #Mexico #USMCA #trade Read the story here: https://reut.rs/3Ta0NCE 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

Mexico News Daily

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· Jul 2, 2026

USMCA ‘remains in force,’ Ebard says, as Mexico eyes tariff reductions: Thursday’s mañanera recapped

After the U.S. announced its intention to allow the trade pact to lapse in 2036, federal officials on Thursday sought to reassure investors that the possibility of an extension remains on the table. Sheinbaum also report on advances in the production of Mexico's Olinia electric cars. The post USMCA ‘remains in force,’ Ebard says, as Mexico eyes tariff reductions: Thursday’s mañanera recapped appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Atlantic Council

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· Jun 24, 2026

Harmonizing USMCA: Enhancing  customs to facilitate US-Mexico competitiveness  

With the 2026 USMCA review underway, negotiating authorities should focus on strengthening the mechanisms that promote trade facilitation: customs. The post Harmonizing USMCA: Enhancing customs to facilitate US-Mexico competitiveness appeared first on Atlantic Council.

teleSUR English

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· Jul 2, 2026

Mexico and U.S. Remain at Odds Over Trilateral Trade Agreement

Washington is not currently willing to automatically extend the USMCA for another 16 years. On Wednesday, Mexican Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard said that Mexico and Washington remain divided over several trade issues as the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) comes up for a joint review in July. RELATED: Supreme Court Allows Trump to Reject Asylum Seekers []

Agencia Peruana de Noticias Andina

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· Jun 23, 2026

Peru–Guatemala Free Trade Agreement to enter into force on July 1

The Government has ordered the implementation, effective July 1, 2026, of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Peru and Guatemala, as well as the Protocol to the Free Trade Agreement between the two countries.

DawnNews English

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· Jul 8, 2026

Spain PM Sanchez Responds to Trump Trade Threat | US-Spain Ties | Dawn News English

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez responded to US President Donald Trump's latest trade threat, addressing the potential impact on economic ties between Spain, the United States, and the European Union. His remarks come amid growing concerns over tariffs, trade policy, and transatlantic economic relations. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #spain #trump #pedrosánchez #tradewar #europeanunion #globaleconomy #worldnews #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

ArcaMax

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· Jul 10, 2026

Econometer: Was it the right move to not renew the USMCA?

The Trump administration decided recently not to renew its trade pact with Canada and Mexico, instead opting to do annual reviews. The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or USMCA, stays in place unless someone pulls out. The difference now is...

Bloomberg

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· Jun 27, 2026

What Comes Next for the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement

The North American trade agreement is up for review

Egyptian Gazette

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· Jul 1, 2026

US, Canada, Mexico review puts trade pact into limbo

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Trade chiefs from the US, Mexico and ‌Canada are reviewing their countries’ trade agreement on Wednesday, in an exercise expected to launch a decade-long sunset of the regional pact as they continue negotiations aimed at satisfying President Donald Trump’s desire to shift more manufacturing to the U.S. Trump’s trade chief, Jamieson Greer, [] The post US, Canada, Mexico review puts trade pact into limbo appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Modern Diplomacy

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· Jul 8, 2026

Can Trump ‘Cut Off All Trade’ With Spain?

U. S. President Trump expressed his intention to impose a trade embargo on Spain, instructing Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to “cut off all trade. . . including visits” with Spain due to tensions over defense spending. The president has significant powers under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to restrict economic transactions with foreign [] The post Can Trump ‘Cut Off All Trade’ With Spain? appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

Iran Herald

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· Jul 8, 2026

Spain downplays Trump's "wasted cause" remark, says relations "excellent" despite trade halt order

Madrid [Spain], July 8 (ANI): Following US President Donald Trump's sharp criticism and his directive to halt trade with the country, Spain on Wednesday played down the remarks made by the US President, stating that Madrid 'enjoys excellent' bilateral ties with the United States.Responding to the remarks, the Spanish Prime Minister's Office said that it had no intention of allowing the comments to affect the lon

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 6, 2026

Trump was right to let USMCA die. Now build with Canada and reset with Mexico

President Donald Trump last week declined to renew the existing U.S.-Mexico-Canada Free Trade Agreement. The consequence of this decision is that while the term of the agreement runs to June 30, 2036, its individual provisions are subject to annual review and renegotiation in each year for the remainder of the 10-year term. Simply put, USMCA []

Mehr News Agency

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· Jul 8, 2026

Trump orders cutting off all trade with Spain

TEHRAN, Jul. 08 (MNA) – The US president has ordered Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to ‌cut off all trade with Spain.

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jul 8, 2026

Spanish markets react to Trump's threat to cut trade ties with Madrid

Spanish markets react to Trump's threat to cut trade ties with Madrid

Off The Press

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· Jul 1, 2026

US won’t renew USMCA, opening door for negotiations with Canada and Mexico

The Trump administration has decided not to renew its trilateral trade pact with Canada and Mexico, instead opting to conduct annual reviews of the treaty that President Donald Trump once called “the best agreement we’ve ever made.” The widely anticipated decision on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, known as USMCA, was revealed Wednesday, the deadline for []...Click to read more

Prensa Latina

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· Jun 26, 2026

Mexico and Spain strengthen bilateral ties

Mexico City, Jun 26 (Prensa Latina) Mexico and Spain strengthened their bilateral relationship, following the meeting between President Claudia Sheinbaum and King Felipe VI, which the Foreign Secretariat held at a time of renewed trust. The post Mexico and Spain strengthen bilateral ties first appeared on Prensa Latina.

BERNAMA

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· Jul 2, 2026

Business : Mexico, U.S. Remain At Odds Over Trilateral Trade Agreement

Business : Mexico, U.S. Remain At Odds Over Trilateral Trade Agreement

MaltaToday

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· Jun 23, 2026

MaltaPost advises customers of new customs duty on non-EU deliveries

The change follows the adoption of an EU Council Regulation which rolled out a new customs duty plan for low-value imports entering the bloc from third countries

HESPRESS English

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· Jul 8, 2026

Trump orders halt to Spain trade as Madrid dismisses threat

Spain brushed aside Donald Trump’s order to halt all U.S. trade with the country on Wednesday, treating the latest escalation as “business as usual” and pointing to European Union rules that prevent Washington from negotiating trade separately with Madrid. Trump told Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to act “immediately” during a NATO summit in Ankara, calling [] The post Trump orders halt to Spain trade as Madrid dismisses threat appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.

The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jul 2, 2026

NZ’s move to tighten immigration rules for Indians could hurt ties: Post

A comprehensive Free Trade Agreement with India is awaiting approval in New Zealand’s parliament

Sky News Australia

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· Jun 30, 2026

Spanish government accused of ‘gifting legal residency’ to illegal migrants

Sky News host James Macpherson claims the Spanish government is “gifting legal residency” to illegal migrants. “The Spanish government have decided rather than deal with the problem of illegal migrants, let’s just redefine the problem,” Mr Macpherson said. “They’ve said the problem is not that we have so many illegal migrants in the country; the problem is that they’re not legal. “They’re now gifting legal residency and work rights to migrants who apply.”

South China Morning Post

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· Jun 30, 2026

US expected to exit USMCA, starting a decade-long countdown for trade pact

US President Donald Trump’s administration is expected to formally declare on Wednesday that it will not extend the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement on trade, starting a decade-long clock to wind down the 32-year-old North American free-trade zone as the three countries haggle over proposed changes. That declaration will kick off a six-year review session, part of a “sunset clause” negotiated by Trump’s first administration. However, it will do little to alter contentious negotiations over the pact’s...

Loonie Politics

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· Jun 30, 2026

Continental trade pact set to stay in place as U.S. blows past key deadline

WASHINGTON — A key date for a critical trade agreement will come and go this week as the United States under President Donald Trump continues to push for concessions from its closest neighbours. The United States is set to officially inform Canada and Mexico on Wednesday its intentions for the continental trade agreement, known in [] The post Continental trade pact set to stay in place as U.S. blows past key deadline appeared first on Loonie Politics.

GiveMeSport

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· Jul 12, 2026

Former Spain Prime Minister Slammed For 'Disgraceful' Comments About France

Spain's current Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, has addressed the comments - and his post has gone viral.

The Olive Press

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· Jun 30, 2026

Sanchez gaffe: PM hails Spain’s safest region as also its least-foreign during launch of €505m migrant integration plan

SPAIN’S Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez had a foot-in-mouth moment during a speech to mark the final day of the country’s historic migrant amnesty scheme. Sanchez raised eyebrows when he hailed

POLITICO

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· Jul 8, 2026

Trump droht mit kompletter Einstellung des Handels der USA mit Spanien

Spanien ist ein hoffnungsloser Fall. Wir wollen keine Handelsbeziehungen mehr mit Spanien unterhalten“, sagt der US-Präsident vor dem Nato-Gipfel in Ankara.

World Politics Review

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· Jul 6, 2026

The USMCA Misses Its World Cup Window of Opportunity

Amid a thrilling edition of the World Cup jointly hosted by the U.S. Mexico and Canada, the U.S. announced it would not renew the trade deal. The post The USMCA Misses Its World Cup Window of Opportunity appeared first on World Politics Review.

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jun 25, 2026

Nigeria, Netherlands secure fresh trade deal

Nigeria and Netherlands have secured a fresh trade facilitation deal. This comes as Nigeria Customs and its counterpart in the Kingdom of the Netherlands agreed to facilitate trade, boost border security, build capacity, and fight against transnational organised crime. In a statement by customs’ spokesperson, Abdullahi Maiwada, the collaboration was reached on Wednesday, 24 June [] Nigeria, Netherlands secure fresh trade deal

Alberta Worker

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· Jun 27, 2026

Elbow River Casino workers approved second contract

They ratified the new collective agreement last year, but it showed up in the provincial database just last month.

Western Standard

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· Jul 1, 2026

Trump administration declines to renew CUSMA, putting trade deal under annual review

The United States has opted not to renew the Canada-US-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), with the trade deal now entering an annual review process.

Rabble.ca

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· Jun 30, 2026

The free trade protesters finding hope in CUSMA limbo

July 1 is the deadline for the Canada-US-Mexico free trade agreement to be reviewed. Canada and Mexico want to see the agreement extended. The post The free trade protesters finding hope in CUSMA limbo appeared first on rabble.ca.

The Hill

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· Jul 1, 2026

Trump declines to renew major trade deal with Canada, Mexico

The Trump administration announced on Wednesday it will not renew the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA) in its current form. Wednesday marked the deadline to renew the trade agreement, which Trump struck with Canada and Mexico during his first administration. U.S. Trade Representative Jameison Greer noted in a statement that even though the administration will not...

CityNews Montreal

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· Jul 6, 2026

The blurry future of North American free trade

On its July 1 deadline, U.S. President Donald Trump declined to renew the current conditions of Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). It doesn’t mean Canada-U.S.-Mexico trade as we know it dissolves, but it signals a need for trade diversification and an investment in Canada’s sovereignty by the new 2036 deadline. Host Caryn Ceolin speaks to Julian [] The post The blurry future of North American free trade appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

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