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Trump Signs Beef Import Proclamation, While Storm Marta Batters Iberian Peninsula
In a week marked by international trade and severe weather, former U.S. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation to increase low-tariff imports of Argentinian beef, while Storm Marta brought fresh devastation to Portugal and Spain, just days after deadly floods. Simultaneously, Canada and France opened consulates in Greenland, and the International Cricket Council (ICC) worked to resolve a boycott of a T20 World Cup fixture.
Trump's decision to increase beef imports from Argentina, announced on Friday, sparked immediate concern among U.S. cattle ranchers. A White House official had previously indicated the move in October. Economists, however, have suggested the change would likely have a minimal impact on consumer prices.
Meanwhile, the Iberian Peninsula faced another onslaught of severe weather. Storm Marta, the third storm to hit the region in weeks, prompted warnings of potential flooding in Portugal and Spain. More than 26,500 rescuers were deployed in Portugal, and several municipalities postponed Sunday's presidential vote. The storm followed extended periods of heavy rain and deadly floods that had already caused widespread damage, including blocked roads, disrupted train services, and the evacuation of thousands.
In a show of support for Denmark and the Arctic island, Canada and France opened diplomatic consulates in Greenland's capital on Friday. This move followed the U.S.'s previous efforts to secure control of the semi-autonomous Danish territory, which had hardened opposition to the U.S. in Western Europe, according to reports. Canada had promised to open a consulate in Nuuk in 2024.
Elsewhere, the International Cricket Council (ICC) was in talks with the Pakistan Cricket Board to resolve a boycott of its T20 World Cup 2026 fixture against India, scheduled for February 15. Any match between these archrivals is a highly lucrative event, generating millions of dollars in revenue.
In Japan, the election frontrunner Sanae Takaichi, known for her drum-playing and Trump-hugging, was holding a rally in Tokyo just before polls opened.
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