President Trump imposed a 25 percent tariff on metal imports, sparking new global trade spats as he attempts to shield the U.S. economy from foreign competition.
Tag: European Union
Europe Retaliates Against Trump’s Tariffs as Trade Fight Widens
The European Union responded to American steel and aluminum tariffs with its own tariffs on boats and bourbon — and pledges of more to come.
A Europe in Emotional Shock Grapples With a New Era
It remains to be seen how far President Trump’s embrace of Russia and abandonment of traditional allies will go. But “the West” may be gone.
A Europe in Emotional Shock Grapples With a New Era
It remains to be seen how far President Trump’s embrace of Russia and abandonment of traditional allies will go. But “the West” may be gone.
Trump Wants Europe to Defend Itself. Here’s What It Would Take.
Replacing what the Americans do for the NATO alliance would take money, personnel, time and cooperation. None of those is easy.
Europe Races to Craft a Trump-Era Plan for Ukraine and Defense
European leaders are gathering in Brussels to discuss how to support Ukraine and fend more for themselves on defense.
France Open to Discussing Extension of Nuclear Deterrence, Macron Says
In a televised address, President Emmanuel Macron warned that Europe needed to deal with a retreating America and a bellicose Russia.
America the Evil Mastermind? Not So Fast, Russians Are Told.
As President Trump begins to side with Russia, the Kremlin propaganda machine has changed its tune.
Trump’s Latest Tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China Could Be His Biggest Gamble
President Trump has offered a mix of reasons for upending global trade relations, baffling and angering America’s biggest trading partners.
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.