Ursula von der Leyen is trying to ensure that if the international trading system is remade, the E.U. is at the center of what comes next.
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After Trump’s Pause on Tariffs, EU Delays Retaliation to Allow Talks
The bloc had voted to impose retaliatory measures just before President Trump made his last-minute U-turn. It has now announced a postponement.
Europe Has Economic Power. Can It Use It Against Trump’s Tariffs?
European leaders have said they would prefer to negotiate. If that fails, their response could go beyond anything they’ve tried before.
With Trump’s Tariffs, the Chasm Between Allies and the U.S. Widens
President Trump announced sweeping levies on countries across the world. The tariffs create a dilemma for longstanding friends — and an opportunity for foes.
Europe Delays Tariffs on U.S. Whiskey to Make Time to Negotiate
The European trade commissioner said U.S. officials wanted to start negotiating only after a fresh set of Trump administration tariffs would take effect on April 2.
Europe Expected a Transactional Trump. It Got Something Else.
Europe had been banking on a United States that wanted to make a deal on tariffs and trade. With little progress in that direction, it’s reluctantly starting to hit back.
Von Der Leyen Unveils Sweeping Plan to Boost E.U. Military Spending.
The European Commission’s president unveiled a sweeping plan to help Ukraine and boost defense spending, but it won’t be easy.
European Leaders Try to Recalibrate After Trump Sides With Russia on Ukraine
The American president’s latest remarks embracing Vladimir Putin’s narrative that Ukraine is to blame for the war have compounded the sense of alarm among traditional allies.
European Leaders Meet to Discuss Ukraine War as Trump Officials Prepare For Russia Peace Talks
The hastily called gathering was part of a flurry of diplomacy expected to center on Ukraine this week as Trump officials prepare to start talks with Russia on their own.
Europe’s Trump Playbook: Offer Carrots but Warn That You Have a Big Stick
The European Union’s so-called Trump task force spent 2024 preparing for a possible trade dispute. Specifics are secret, but guiding principles are becoming clear.