Canada joins France and Britain in taking similar steps, after months of increasing criticism of Israel by Prime Minister Mark Carney.
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U.S. Hits Brazil With 50% Tariffs and Sanctions in Sharp Escalation
The White House hit Brazil on Wednesday with a 50 percent tariff and sanctions on a justice overseeing investigations into former President Jair Bolsonaro.
Trump’s Mideast Envoy Heads to Israel Amid Global Fury Over Gaza Hunger
It will be the first known visit in months for Steve Witkoff, President Trump’s lead on the cease-fire and hostage talks. Since his last trip, conditions in the enclave have worsened.
Brazil’s President Lula Voices Frustration With Trump Amid Tariff Battle
Faced with threats of 50 percent tariffs and demands to end a criminal case, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said he wouldn’t take orders from President Trump.
President Lula on His Feud With Trump, Brazil’s Tariff Strategy and More
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva issued a fierce rejection of President Trump’s demands for Brazil, but said he was ready for dialogue.
Trump Administration Told Taiwan’s President to Avoid U.S. Stopover
The Taiwanese leader canceled U.S. transit visits after being urged to change his plans, two officials said. Washington has been in talks with Beijing over trade and a possible summit.
Trump’s Tariff Deals With E.U., U.K. and Japan Are a Blow to Canada’s Car Industry
Recent pacts with Britain, Europe and Japan mean that autos exported from those countries and regions face lower U.S. tariffs than Canadian vehicles do.
How the E.U. Wooed Trump With Flashy but Flimsy Numbers
The Trump administration has been talking up provisions of its deal with the European Union that would secure hundreds of billions of dollars in investments.
U.S. and China Fail to Reach Immediate Deal to Prolong Trade Truce
After a “constructive” round of talks ahead of an Aug. 12 deadline, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said, “Nothing is agreed until we speak with President Trump.”
How Europe’s Leaders Coaxed Trump on Gaza and Ukraine
A tactic of deference and praise, along with a studied attempt to avoid any public blowups, coaxed President Trump into changes on key issues like Gaza and Ukraine.