Indonesia's Foreign Minister Sugiono needs to prepare successors for ambassadors nearing the end of their terms, as ambassadorial appointments require a lengthy fit-and-proper test process. Despite President Prabowo having sole authority to appoint ambassadors, Minister Sugiono is urged to maintain close coordination with him regarding upcoming appointments.
https://en.antaranews.com/news/362885/fm-sugiono-urged-to-address-ambassadorial-post-vacanciesAustralian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is "very happy" to meet US President Donald Trump, but his country's exports are under threat due to a $30 billion tariff imposed by the US. The PM plans to discuss reducing these tariffs with US officials in Washington, where he will also meet with foreign ministers from Japan and India.
https://www.smh.com.au/national/australia-news-live-pm-very-happy-to-meet-trump-exports-at-risk-of-tumbling-30b-trump-pushes-for-ceasefire-in-gaza-20250630-p5mb7c.htmlCanada will rescind its Digital Services Tax (DST) to restart trade negotiations with the US. The move was announced by Minister of Finance François-Philippe Champagne, who said it would help bring about a mutually beneficial comprehensive trade arrangement with the US. Prime Minister Justin Carney and President Donald Trump agreed to resume negotiations, aiming for a deal by July 21, 2025.
https://www.koat.com/article/canada-rescinds-digital-services-tax-us-trade-talks/65249451Canada's new government will prioritize the interests of Canadian workers and businesses in negotiations with the US over a new economic and security relationship. The talks aim to reduce tariffs imposed by former US President Trump, including a 25% tariff on most Canadian imports and a 50% tariff on Canadian steel and aluminum exports. Canada is the second-largest trading partner of the US, with bilateral trade valued at $762.1 billion in 2022, with Canada importing $349.4 billion worth of US goods and exporting $412.7 billion to the US.
https://www.ibtimes.sg/canada-surprisingly-scraps-digital-services-tax-targeting-us-tech-firms-after-caving-trumps-80547China is warning other countries against making trade deals with the US that harm its interests, as Washington's deadline for tariff negotiations approaches. Chinese officials fear these agreements could divert supply chains, reduce bilateral trade with China, or force governments to exit Beijing-led projects. Experts warn that such deals would come at China's expense, citing Liang Yan, a professor of economics at Willamette University, who emphasizes the importance of not shifting supply chains as a key concern.
https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3316406/why-china-sees-us-trade-deals-partners-threat-and-how-it-could-react?module=asia_latest&pgtype=sectionIndian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar attended an exhibition at the UN to draw global support for India's campaign against cross-border terrorism from Pakistan. The digital exhibition displays horrific terror attacks, including the 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts and the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, and names terror outfits like Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) responsible for these attacks. Jaishankar emphasized the need to combat terrorism, citing the pain of victims' families as a reminder of the urgency to act against it.
https://indiatoday.in/india/story/must-call-out-terrorism-sponsored-by-state-against-neighbour-s-jaishankar-at-un-2748627-2025-07-01Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar has publicly criticized Pakistan, stating that when a state supports terrorism, it is necessary to speak out against it. He made these comments during a speech in the US, where he was addressing the India-US Strategic and Commercial Dialogue. The remarks come amid heightened tensions between the two countries over Kashmir and terrorism.
https://www.livemint.com/news/world/jaishankar-takes-fresh-swipe-at-pakistan-when-terrorism-is-supported-by-state-it-is-imperative-to-call-out-publicly-11751303905813.htmlCanadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that trade talks with the US will resume after Canada rescinded its digital services tax, a move seen as a positive step for bilateral relations. The decision comes amid heightened tensions between the two countries over issues such as trade and security. Trudeau's statement suggests a willingness to resolve differences and revive negotiations, which had stalled in recent months.
https://www.livemint.com/news/world/trade-talks-with-us-resume-says-canadian-pm-carney-after-rescinding-digital-services-tax-11751257356453.htmlAustralian Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong plans to visit Washington DC for the Quad Foreign Ministers' meet, where she will hold talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, highlighting their dedication to the region over a six-month period.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/international/australian-fm-to-hold-talks-with-eam-jaishankar-on-sidelines-of-quad-foreign-ministers-meet/