USTR Greer says beginning to negotiate a deal on critical minerals, Trump-Xi meeting still scheduled or April, had a great call last week

• Entering negotiations with Mexico right now
• US-Canada negotiations are specific to the bridge; there's valid concern from the President about the bridge.
• On USMCA, talks with Canada are more challenging; we have to review the USMCA.
• USMCA negotiations will be bilateral and separate.

• Spoke to India about oil from Venezuela.
• India has started to wind down purchases of Russian energy.
• India could be a station to shift supply chains around.

• US-China trade relationship is stable.
• Expects more discussions ahead of the Trump-Xi meeting in April.
• US has regular talks with China.

• Expects to finalise deal in next couple of deals of weeks. 
• Expects Indonesia to be the next big one. 

The statements from USTR Greer indicate a proactive approach to negotiating on critical minerals and maintaining stable relations with key partners like China, emphasizing a significant meeting scheduled for April. This sets the tone for diplomatic and trade dynamics, particularly in energy and mining sectors, impacting commodity prices and geopolitical risks.