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world2 months ago•6 min saved

Ireland Walks a Fine Line Between Canada and Trump During Carney Visit

During his first official visit to Ireland, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney aims to bolster Canada–Ireland ties while Dublin keeps a pro-Canada stance and avoids criticizing Donald Trump, reflecting Ireland’s realpolitik and deep economic links to U.S. multinationals. Dublin plans to push forward on ratifying the Canada–EU trade deal (CETA) during the visit, while Carney traces family roots in Mayo and attends a state dinner in Dublin Castle; Irish hosts also plan a warm reception for Trump later this year. The piece underscores Ireland’s balancing act between backing Canada and maintaining Washington’s goodwill.

via politico.eu|

#canada #ceta #diplomacy

business2 months ago•5 min saved

Dell secures $9.7B Pentagon software deal amid Trump endorsement

Dell Technologies won a five-year, $9.7 billion Pentagon contract (Core Enterprise Technology Agreement) to supply and manage Microsoft software across the U.S. military, intelligence agencies and Coast Guard, a competitive award announced weeks after Donald Trump praised the company at the White House. The deal is expected to save about $422 million annually by consolidating budgets, Dell shares rose on the news, and the arrangement comes amid heightened scrutiny of tech spending linked to Trump-era endorsements and Dell’s publicly disclosed holdings.

via Euronews.com|

#business #ceta #dell-technologies

international-trade2 years ago•1 min saved

"French Senate Rejects EU-Canada Free Trade Deal Over Farmer Concerns"

France's Senate rejected the EU-Canada free-trade agreement, CETA, in a rare alliance between left and right-wing opponents of President Macron, despite the government's support for the deal. The rejection, while a setback for the government, does not nullify the agreement unless officially notified to the EU. The government may consider taking the treaty back to the National Assembly for a fresh debate and vote, as 17 EU members have ratified the deal and 10 are still in the process.

via FRANCE 24 English|

#canada #ceta #eu