The European Union acknowledged for the first time that a top official reviewed the messages, but said it had no duty to keep them, despite intense interest.
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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.
Europe Made Major Trade Concessions to Trump. How Did That Happen?
Some European politicians are dismayed that the European Union did not drive a harder bargain, but facing the threat of a damaging trade war, officials say they had little choice.
For Trump, Starvation in Gaza Tests His Foreign Policy Approach
President Trump will have to decide whether America intends to take a leading role in confronting one of the biggest humanitarian catastrophes of the 21st century.
Is the E.U. Tariff Deal With Trump Good for Europe?
Both sides hailed the agreement as the biggest ever. But it will come at a cost to the European Union, and many details have yet to be nailed down.
For Trump, E.U. Trade Deal was Badly Needed
After a lot of big talk on trade, the Trump administration needed a big win. It appears to have just gotten one.
China’s Hardball Tactics Set Tone for Difficult Summit with Europe
Beijing is betting that economic pressure and diplomatic defiance will force concessions, but its stance could put more strain on its ties with Europe at a crucial time.
Would Europe Actually Retaliate Against Trump’s Tariffs?
European Union officials have drawn up plans to impose levies on American imports, but questions abound about whether they would go through with them.
E.U. Says Trump’s Threat of 30% Tariffs Would Hobble Trade With U.S.
The bloc’s trade commissioner says the two sides were close to a deal before the president last week threatened to impose a 30 percent levy.
Amid Tariff Chaos, U.S. Allies Try to Redraw the Trade Map
Facing growing chaos, the European Union and numerous other countries are seeking to forge a global trading nexus that is less vulnerable to American tariffs.