All articles tagged with #negotiations
Porter Jr. reportedly rejected a Steelers offer paying just north of $27 million in 2026—a sizable raise from his rookie-year salary—yet the deal wouldn’t guarantee 2027. With no current talks, the weeks-long standoff could see Porter play, Steelers press harder, or a potential trade if discussions resume.
Iran's security chief Mohsen Rezaei says Tehran has sent formal conditions to Washington through Qatari mediators to end the war—end hostilities on all fronts, release of frozen funds, and a halt to the naval blockade—while awaiting President Trump’s response. Rezaei warned of a potential decisive war and cited Iran’s continued military planning against US naval forces, including a recent multi-warhead anti-ship missile test, as mediation with Qatar and Pakistan seeks to restart talks.
The U.S. is considering winter-time de-escalation steps and a restart of talks between Russia and Ukraine, with Zelensky telling Axios that ideas include energy, grain, and security measures as part of a broader winter package of aid. U.S. envoys Kushner and Witkoff visited Kyiv after meetings with Putin, signaling a push to unblock diplomacy, though Zelensky remains wary about Russia’s willingness to compromise. The aim is to resume negotiations around or before winter, potentially at the UN General Assembly, while Ukraine maintains military resilience and continues sanctions pressure.
After fierce fighting, Kyrylo Budanov, Zelensky’s chief of staff and a former Ukrainian military spy chief, pushes for a negotiated peace with Russia as talks resume; Russia has floated a meeting in Moscow that could involve Putin, while Budanov faces terrorism charges in Russia but has signaled willingness to do whatever it takes to reach a settlement.
Prime Minister Mark Carney rejects Howard Lutnick’s claim that Canada sabotaged trade talks, saying the U.S. approach was the barrier and signaling Canada is ready to resume negotiations once Washington respects Canadian sovereignty and key industries amid tariff tensions and political pressure ahead of provincial votes.
Baltimore Ravens GM Eric DeCosta said he’s optimistic about completing a contract extension for quarterback Lamar Jackson before March, noting the negotiations are unique since Jackson is his own agent. Jackson’s current deal has two years remaining on a five-year, $260 million contract with an $84.34 million cap hit in 2027. DeCosta did not disclose details, citing the private nature of the negotiations.
Putin, speaking after the SCO summit, said Russia isn’t carrying out strikes on Ukraine’s leadership and would keep ‘negotiators’ in Kyiv if a settlement is possible, while signaling large-scale strikes on Ukraine’s energy facilities and addressing questions on mobilization and other geopolitical moves.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow was advancing on the battlefield in Ukraine and ruled out negotiating with Ukraine’s leadership, calling them “terrorists,” while signaling openness to talks aimed at ending the war rather than freezing it. He touted battlefield gains in Donetsk (including around 270 sq km reportedly captured), warned of strikes on energy infrastructure, cited Ukrainian drone attacks on refineries, criticized Germany over a Leipzig drone-attack claim, and said talks could happen if a constructive party helped bring a settlement.
After Aug. 21 talks ended without a deal, Canada and the U.S. are trading blame over what sank the negotiations, centered on auto-relief carve-outs and last-minute demands. Janice Charette pushes back on Washington’s account, saying Canada sought a broad auto‑industry relief and that trucks were not being ignored. In the fallout, the U.S. imposed 50% tariffs on about $20 billion of Canadian imports and Canada retaliated with countertariffs, signaling a deepening trade dispute as talks seem unlikely to resume soon.
Boston Symphony Orchestra musicians unanimously authorized the first strike in the orchestra’s history, giving players leverage as their contract nears expiration, amid deep rifts over leadership following the abrupt dismissal of Andris Nelsons; negotiations continue over the weekend with musicians seeking greater input on programming and a fair, competitive deal on pay and benefits, while management aims to move past the turmoil and reach an agreement.
Ilja Dragunov has exited WWE after his contract expired, with reports that WWE hoped to re-sign him after negotiations as recently as June; Dragunov hasn’t wrestled for WWE since April 2026.
Canada and the United States say they are close to finalizing a trade agreement that could reduce or remove tariffs and resolve irritants, with Trump and Carney praising progress, but crucial details—concessions, which tariffs will change, and the dairy protections—remain unclear as talks continue and tariffs are paused.
Canada is rushing to strike a deal with the U.S. to avert up to $20 billion in new tariffs on Canadian exports under Section 338, with negotiators in Washington ahead of a Wednesday deadline; the affected goods include hockey sticks, clothing, wines, dairy and building materials like cement and plywood, while energy and some minerals are exempt. Ottawa says the measures violate the USMCA, while Washington argues they address discriminatory Canadian policies, and a deal — if reached — could still pass higher prices onto consumers in both countries as inflation pressures persist.
The monthlong U.S.-Iran ceasefire is set to lapse as talks stall, driven by Iran’s internal factional splits, demands over frozen assets, and disputes on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and sanctions, risking a resumption of conflict ahead of the U.S. midterm elections.
Manchester City rejected Barcelona’s €46m opening bid for Rodri and set a €70m asking price, signaling they’d prefer reinvesting the fee rather than lose their World Cup-winning captain for free next summer; Barça are preparing a fresh bid as talks continue and Rodri remains focused on a potential move after the World Cup.