Donald Trump signed a proclamation to increase U.S. imports of beef from Argentina, a move that sparked immediate concern from U.S. cattle ranchers, according to The Guardian. Simultaneously, Canada and France opened consulates in Greenland, demonstrating support for Denmark after previous U.S. interest in the territory. These developments occurred amidst Cuba's willingness to engage in talks with the U.S., and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced a new transgender athlete eligibility policy, while the International Cricket Council (ICC) worked to resolve a boycott of a T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan.
The beef import decision, announced on Friday, aims to lower costs for U.S. consumers, though economists anticipate minimal impact on prices, as reported by The Guardian. A White House official had previously indicated Trump's intention to increase Argentinian beef imports in October, which drew criticism from the nation's cattle ranchers.
In Greenland, the opening of consulates by Canada and France on Friday signaled solidarity with Denmark, a NATO ally, and the Arctic island. This followed earlier discussions of a potential U.S. takeover of the territory, as noted by The Guardian.
Meanwhile, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel expressed his government's openness to discussions with the U.S., despite months of prior threats from the Trump administration, according to The Guardian. This statement came amid Cuba's deepening economic crisis.
The IOC announced a consensus on a new set of eligibility criteria for transgender athletes, with the policy expected to be unveiled in the first half of the year, as stated by Al Jazeera. This policy will be the first uniform standard adopted by the IOC and international sports federations, affecting major events across numerous sports.
Finally, the ICC is currently in talks with the Pakistan Cricket Board to resolve a boycott of the T20 World Cup 2026 fixture against India on February 15, as reported by Al Jazeera. Any match between India and Pakistan is highly lucrative, generating millions of dollars in revenue.
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