Germany’s Leader Merz Delivers a Blunt Warning to China on Trade
Chancellor Friedrich Merz laid out his complaints in a frank message to his hosts on a trip to Beijing that China had designed to showcase their relationship.
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The Looming Taiwan Chip Disaster That Silicon Valley Has Long Ignored
If China invades Taiwan and cuts off its chip exports to American companies, the tech industry and the U.S. economy would be crippled.
Europe’s New Way of War
Can Europe defend itself without the United States? A new strategic vision says yes.
The European Union Hits Pause on Its U.S. Trade Deal
The E.U. isn’t throwing out the deal it agreed with the United States before President Trump’s tariffs were overruled, but European officials want more clarity first.
Trump Administration Scrambles to Pick Up the Pieces of Broken Tariffs
President Trump is already working to piece his tariff program back together, after a Supreme Court ruling ruptured a centerpiece of his economic agenda.
Courting China Again
The German chancellor will travel to Beijing this week, the latest high-level visitor as Western countries pivot back to China.
Trump Looks Ahead to Summit With China’s Xi, but Tariffs and Taiwan Loom
President Trump said his planned meeting with President Xi Jinping would be a grand display, but tensions over trade and defense could dampen the mood.
Supreme Court Ruling on Trump’s Tariffs Changes Little for Canada
The president’s tariffs that are inflicting the most harm to Canada’s economy are outside the scope of the Supreme Court case.
Uncertainty in Europe After Trump’s Supreme Court Tariff Loss
The decision could distract from other challenges facing the continent, like issues with China and the war in Ukraine.
After Supreme Court Loss, Trump Plans to Impose Global Tariffs Using Different Laws
The administration has been preparing for months for the possibility that the Supreme Court would rule against the president and developed contingency plans.