EU, Mexico Secure New Trade Deal as Trump Presidency Looms
The European Union and Mexico took action before President-elect Donald Trump—who has threatened both regions with steep tariffs on exports—takes office.
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Ursula von der Leyen seeks closer economic ties across EU as new Trump era begins
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Trump sworn in as 47th president as US braces for a new era of disruption and division
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US will want Chagos Islands deal reversed, Trump’s ex-national security adviser suggests – UK politics live
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Poland wants the EU focused on security. Its border with Belarus highlights the challenges
Poland’s presidency of the European Union is firmly focused on securityABC News - 1d -
Poland wants the EU focused on security. Its border with Belarus highlights the challenges
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Trump’s inauguration: what to expect as the new US president is sworn in
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Trump and China's Xi discuss TikTok, trade, fentanyl, president-elect says
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EU and Mexico seal trade deal ahead of Trump’s return
Update to existing agreement comes after US president-elect threatened both sides with tariffsFinancial Times - 3d -
Starmer touts relationship with Trump as he seeks US-UK trade deal
Interview: PM says tariffs ‘aren’t in anybody’s interests’ ahead of president-elect’s inauguration on MondayFinancial Times - 4d -
Bank of England delays new capital rules ahead of Trump presidency
Officials push back implementation of new Basel regime until 2027 as they await clarity on US approachFinancial Times - 4d -
‘TARIFFS all the way!!!’: EU mulls carrots and sticks to counter Trump on trade
Bloc may ward off incoming president’s threats by buying more US goods, or impose its own tariffs in retaliation. If there is one thing the EU knows about Donald Trump, it is that he loves tariffs. ...The Guardian - 4d -
Exclusive look at security preparations for President-elect Trump's inauguration
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Trump helped secure an Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal. Can it last?
US and Israeli administrations face tough political calculations — and vast undertaking of rebuilding Palestinian enclaveFinancial Times - 5d -
President-elect Donald Trump sentenced in New York hush money trial
When President-elect Donald Trump takes office in nine days, it will be as the first president with a felony conviction on his record. A Manhattan judge formally sentenced him on Friday for ...CBS News - Jan. 11 -
Trump Organization to limit president-elect's involvement under new ethics plan
The Trump Organization unveiled a new ethics plan that it says will limit President-elect Donald Trump’s involvement in management decisions and other aspects of the business while he is in the ...NBC News - Jan. 10 -
Trump Organization to limit president-elect's involvement under new ethics plan
The Trump Organization unveiled a new ethics plan that it says will limit President-elect Donald Trump's involvement while he is in office.CNBC - Jan. 10 -
EU Competition Regulator Conditionally Clears Synopsys' $35 Billion Ansys Deal
The commission said that the companies’ offer to sell two business units to a rival fully addresses its concerns.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 10 -
New York City’s Economy Surged in 2024. A Trump Shake-Up Looms.
The city has made up much of the ground it lost amid the coronavirus pandemic. Donald J. Trump’s return to the White House could upend that recovery.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
Mexico president trolls Trump with "Mexican America" map
Mexico's president sarcastically said that the U.S. should be called "Mexican America" after Trump's vow to rename the Gulf of Mexico the "Gulf of America."CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Mexico's president claps back at Trump, suggests new name for U.S. — America Mexicana
President Claudia Sheinbaum proposed using the 17th-century name in response to President-elect Donald Trump's comment he'd try to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico.NBC News - Jan. 8 -
‘América Mexicana’: Mexico’s president responds to Trump with renaming of her own
Claudia Sheinbaum joked about renaming the entire continent in retort to Trump’s ‘Gulf of America’ comments. Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s president, has responded to Donald Trump’s proposal to ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Mexico’s President Pokes Fun at Trump With New Name for the U.S.
President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico also said Donald Trump was ill-informed when he said Mexico was “essentially run by the cartels.”The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Mexico's president hits back at Trump over 'Gulf of America': 'We're going to call it Mexican America'
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum dove into President-elect Trump’s chatter of geopolitical rearrangement Wednesday, proposing a name change for North America in response to Trump’s musings about ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Mexico's President Sheinbaum offers sarcastic response to Trump's 'Gulf of America' comment
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has responded sarcastically to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s proposal to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of AmericaABC News - Jan. 8 -
Mexico president addresses fentanyl production after Trump's tariff threat
President Claudia Sheinbaum's statement on Mexico's anti-drug campaign follows President-elect Donald Trump's threats to impose tariffs over drug trafficking.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Biden’s new Social Security law is official — but implementing it under Trump will be a challenge
The Social Security Administration will now begin issuing large back payments to millions of individuals; however, it is unlikely the agency has the bandwidth to implement the new benefit structure ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
S Korea's impeached president defiant as arrest deadline looms
Yoon is waiting out the arrest warrant in his residence, newly fortified by barbed wire and buses.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
Schumer on working with Trump to secure DACA deal: ‘We’d love to do that’
Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said Democrats would "love" to work with President-elect Trump on a deal for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients. Schumer joined NBC News's "Meet ...The Hill - Jan. 5 -
News Analysis: It's a big month for the Lakers as trade deadline looms
After acquiring Dorian Finney-Smith, the Lakers likely won't pursue adding a big man but rather look to add more shooting and athleticism on the perimeter.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5 -
How to secure an acceptable deal for Ukraine
Pressure on Vladimir Putin and security guarantees for Kyiv are essentialFinancial Times - Jan. 5 -
Trump uses New Orleans attack to push security and border agenda
President-elect blames US military veteran’s alleged terror act on Biden’s immigration policyFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
Merz pushes for EU free trade deal with Trump’s US
German conservative leader predicted to be next chancellor rejects retaliatory tariffsFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
The EU’s impossible choice on trade and tariffs
Trump’s threat of higher duties on Chinese goods raises the stakes for a union proud of its free-trading instinctsFinancial Times - Jan. 1
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