American and European officials are trying to reach agreement on the outlines of a limited trade deal that could help resolve a major rift over America’s new climate legislation.
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Ukraine Needs Shells, and Arms Makers Want Money. Enter the E.U.
Ukraine is firing artillery shells faster than manufacturers can make them. Brussels is working on a plan to increase production by guaranteeing big advance purchases.
Diplomat Who Faced Brexit Freeze in U.K. Now Sees a ‘New Beginning’
As the European Union’s first ambassador in London, João Vale de Almeida had to fight even for official recognition. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and the Windsor Framework are changing things, he says.
King Charles Faces Backlash Over E.U. Meeting
King Charles’s meeting with an E.U. leader on the day a Northern Ireland trade deal was announced drew angry recriminations from critics who viewed it as an improper foray into British politics.
To Heal Brexit Wound, U.K. and E.U. Strike a Northern Ireland Trade Deal
A dispute left over from the Britain-European Union split has chilled relations, paralyzed Northern Ireland’s government, risked a trade war and even caused friction between London and Washington.
Your Tuesday Briefing: U.S. Treasury Secretary Visits Kyiv
Also, Britain and the E.U. agree on a Northern Ireland trade deal and winter devastates Afghanistan.
King Charles Met E.U. Leader Ahead of New Brexit Deal, Sparking Controversy
Some said the meeting conflicted with the king’s apolitical role because it came at the time Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, was finalizing the new Brexit deal.
China Tries to Mend Europe Ties Without Distancing Itself From Russia
Beijing, in urgent need of reviving its economy, wants to mend ties with Europe but is struggling to create distance between itself and Moscow.
E.U. Vows More Help for Ukraine but Tamps Down Membership Talk
European Union leaders met in Kyiv with President Volodymyr Zelensky, who said Ukraine would not give up on Bakhmut, the eastern city caught in a fierce battle with Russian forces.
China Returns to Davos With Clear Message: We’re Open for Business
Emerging from coronavirus lockdown to a world changed by the war in Ukraine, China sought to convey reassurance about its economic health.