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The people of 1 July
4 people in 4 stories, 28 deaths recorded, 2026
Jamieson Greer
American trade attorney (born 1980)
U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer says that the United States will not renew the USMCA trade agreement signed during president Donald Trump's first term. The U.S. will conduct annual reviews of the trade agreement and will conduct negotiations and amendments to it.
Business · 1 Jul · with Donald Trump
JD Vance
Vice President of the United States since 2025
United States vice president James David Vance says that Iran and the U.S. have held technical talks based on the recent 14-point memorandum of understanding in Doha, Qatar, to discuss the Strait of Hormuz. He also states that the U.S. will not return to military action unless necessary.
Conflict · 1 Jul
Christian Schmidt
German politician (born 1957)
Christian Schmidt resigns as the High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, with Principal Deputy Louis Crishock being appointed as acting High Representative.
Politics · 1 Jul · with Louis Crishock
Delcy Rodríguez
Acting president of Venezuela since 2026
Venezuelan acting president Delcy Rodríguez declares seven days of national mourning for the victims of the earthquakes as the death toll rises to 2,295.
Disasters · 1 Jul
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