As China Looks for Way Out of U.S. Trade Deadlock, Fentanyl Could Be Key
Chinese officials have long used their willingness to cooperate to stem the flow of fentanyl to the United States as leverage in talks over broader disputes.
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After Leading a Liberal Comeback, Carney Hits the Ground Running
The prime minister will begin broad economic and security talks with President Trump next week and has set a timetable for his new government.
Canada’s Mark Carney to Visit Trump and Begin Tariff Negotiations
Prime Minister Mark Carney, who will make his first visit to Washington since his election, said President Trump’s call to annex Canada as the 51st state would not be on the table.
Trump Labels Haiti’s Powerful Gangs Terrorists
The move will enable harsh sanctions on the gangs, which control important sectors of the country’s economy, and anybody who does business with them.
How Rubio Proved Himself as Trump’s Loyal Foreign Policy Foot Soldier
As Secretary of State, Marco Rubio has been Donald Trump’s reliable echo on issues like Iran, Ukraine and Gaza. But Steve Witkoff, the president’s friend, remains the chief negotiator.
U.S. and China Dig In on Trade War, With No Plans for Formal Talks
The standoff over terms of negotiations, and whether they are happening, signals that a protracted economic fight lies ahead.
Life in Ukraine Has Become More Dangerous Since Cease-Fire Talks Began
Russian strikes and fighting along the front line have killed far more civilians than over the same period a year ago, U.N. officials said in a presentation for diplomats in New York this week.
China Is Considering Trade Talks With U.S., but It Has Conditions
Despite mounting financial pressure, China says it won’t negotiate until the Trump administration shows “sincerity” by canceling tariffs on its goods.
Marco Rubio Adds a New Title Under Trump: Interim National Security Adviser
The former senator from Florida is now the head of four government bodies. He has outdone Henry Kissinger and even Xi Jinping, China’s leader, who has only three main titles.
Trump Ties Himself to Future of Ukraine With Minerals Deal
The text of the agreement, made public by Ukraine’s government, made no mention of the security guarantees that Kyiv had long sought.