Trump’s Shift on Ukraine Is Good News for Europe, for Now
After European leaders stepped up military spending, President Trump aligned himself more closely with them on the war. But his tariffs threats have left bruises.
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Would Europe Actually Retaliate Against Trump’s Tariffs?
European Union officials have drawn up plans to impose levies on American imports, but questions abound about whether they would go through with them.
Thousands of vehicles sit idle at EU port as Trump’s tariffs leave their mark
Port of Antwerp-Bruges figures show 15.9% drop in export of cars, vans, trucks and tractors to USThe Port of Antwerp-Bruges has been turned into a giant car park with thousands of cars, vans, trucks and tractors bound for the US sitting idle as manufac…
Europe urged to raise plight of Iran’s political prisoners in any future talks
Rights activists say Tehran’s crackdown must be on agenda in any talks on future relations between Europe and IranIranian human rights groups are urging MEPs and European governments to escalate the issue of Tehran’s mistreatment of political prisoners…
E.U. Says Trump’s Threat of 30% Tariffs Would Hobble Trade With U.S.
The bloc’s trade commissioner says the two sides were close to a deal before the president last week threatened to impose a 30 percent levy.
Trump’s 30% tariffs would eliminate EU-US trade, says chief negotiator Šefčovič
EU trade commissioner says ‘we want to use ‘every minute until 1 August to find a negotiated solution’Business live – latest updatesDonald Trump’s threatened 30% tariffs on European goods would eliminate transatlantic trade, the EU’s chief negotiator w…
Trump confirms new weapons deal for Ukraine and threatens ‘severe’ tariffs on Russia if war doesn’t end in 50 days – as it happened
This live blog is now closed. For the latest on Trump’s Ukraine announcement, you can read:Full report – Trump does deal with Nato allies to arm Ukraine and warns Russia of severe sanctionsAnalysis – Trump’s hazy Ukraine arms announcement marks a tonal…
Trump’s latest tariffs ‘are real’ unless deals improve, economic adviser says
Kevin Hassett says talks are ‘ongoing’ after US president announced 30% tariffs on goods from EU and MexicoDonald Trump has seen some trade deal offers and thinks they need to be better, Kevin Hassett, the White House economic adviser, said on Sunday, …
Macron calls on EU to ‘defend European interests resolutely’ from Trump tariffs
French president says bloc should be ready for trade war after 30% tariff threat but other EU leaders call for calmThe French president, Emmanuel Macron, has called on the EU to “defend European interests resolutely” after Donald Trump threatened to im…
Amid Tariff Chaos, U.S. Allies Try to Redraw the Trade Map
Facing growing chaos, the European Union and numerous other countries are seeking to forge a global trading nexus that is less vulnerable to American tariffs.