Hurricane Polo downgraded to Category 4 but remains very powerful off Mexico
Hurricane Polo has been downgraded from Category 5 to Category 4, but forecasters say it remains a very powerful storm off Mexico's Pacific coast. The system is still expected to bring intense wind and heavy rain to parts of south-western Mexico, even though direct landfall is not expected. Mexico's president said the latest information suggested the hurricane would not strike the coast directly, while urging people in exposed areas to stay alert.The US National Hurricane Center said Polo was still capable of producing life-threatening flooding and mudslides, especially in steep terrain. It forecast rainfall totals of up to 6in, or... [Continue Reading]
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Sheinbaum says she spoke with Trump as Mexico seeks tariff relief
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said she had a "very good" phone call with United States President Donald Trump as the two countries continue negotiations on a bilateral trade deal. She said the call took place on Wednesday and that progress is being made toward an agreement between Mexico and the United States. The talks are focused on reducing tariffs on Mexican exports, according to her remarks.Speaking at her morning news conference on Friday, Sheinbaum said she did not give further details about the conversation. She said Mexico hopes to secure tariff relief for industries including steel, aluminium and cars. She... [Continue Reading]

