It is worth mentioning that Trump’s measures will pose a challenge to the authority of the International Seabed Authority. The agency has consistently refused to approve commercial mining in international waters. Since the United States is not a member of the Seabed Authority, Trump’s executive order is bound to put the United States in a position to challenge the international order once again.

As the most direct beneficiary, Canadian deep-sea mining company TMC soared by 44.71% on Thursday.

Canadian Prime Minister Carney: There is no need to rush to reach an agreement with Trump.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said at a campaign rally on Thursday that Canada does not need to rush to reach an agreement with US President Trump. The country has enough leverage in the negotiations and can wait longer if necessary.

The US government simplifies the road application process for self-driving cars.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Thursday that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will introduce a reform aimed at easing the deployment restrictions on self-driving cars on U.S. roads and simplifying accident reporting requirements.