The US economic trump card

The pink protest at Trump’s speech shows the Democrats aren’t coming to save us

The general reaction is that this was yet another stunning example of how spineless and performative the Democrats are. Happy International Women’s Day (IWD), everyone! I’ve got some good news and ...

The Guardian - 2d

Canada to choose new leader to face Trump in trade war with US

Former central banker Mark Carney favoured over Chrystia Freeland to replace Justin Trudeau as Liberal party head

Financial Times - 1d

Trump urged to appoint N Ireland envoy amid US investment ‘concern’

Lawmakers call on president to continue tradition of sending an emissary to the region

Financial Times - 6h

EU must brace for impact of Trump wrecking ball on global trading system | Heather Stewart

UK appears to be out of US eyeline for now but it would not be immune to slowdown triggered by rising tariffs. Forget the “Trump put”, as financial analysts called the bet that the US president’s ...

The Guardian - 1d

Trump’s ‘Strategic Bitcoin Reserve’ Plan Comes With a Twist

Rather than buy bitcoin directly, Donald Trump’s plan calls for holding the US government’s current bitcoin assets in reserve—and creates a separate stockpile for other crypto coins.

Wired - 2d

Rubio and homeland security confirm arrest of Palestinian activist who helped lead Columbia protests

Mahmoud Khalil was detained by Ice and now being held in Louisiana despite having a green card. US politics live – latest updates A prominent Palestinian activist who helped lead Columbia ...

The Guardian - 2h

US Secret Service shoots armed man near White House after confrontation

Donald Trump was out of town when the shooting occurred, and the man has been hospitalized. An armed man believed to be traveling from Indiana was shot by US Secret Service agents near the White ...

The Guardian - 3h

Swamp Notes: Trump’s transatlantic divorce

Europe is learning to live without a US defence assurance. Could the split bring new life to the continent?

Financial Times - 2d

Trump is making Europe great again

The US president has provided the biggest stimulus towards European integration since the end of the cold war

Financial Times - 3h

Bourbon is out, patriotism is in - how Canadians are facing US threats head on

Across the country, Canadians are defiant in boycotting American goods and travel even as Trump promises another temporary reprieve.

BBC News - 2d

Migrant deported in chains: 'No-one will go to US illegally now'

Indian deportee tells BBC about his risky journey and how Trump’s tactics are spreading fear.

BBC News - 1d

Ukraine seeks to persuade US to resume aid in high-stakes talks

Zelenskyy in bid to persuade Trump he wants an end to war with Russia after freeze on military and intelligence aid

Financial Times - 5h

Wall Street Journal: 'Someone should sue' Trump over tariffs

The Wall Street Journal editorial board took a swipe at President Trump's recent tariff threats, alleging the administration is using a 48-year-old law to start a trade war. In a recent op-ed, the ...

The Hill - 2d

Iran is riven with conflict. Donald Trump’s offer of talks won’t ease it

With internal politics at their most unstable for years, the risk of escalation is rising. The letter the US president, Donald Trump, says he sent to Iran’s leadership offering to reopen talks on ...

The Guardian - 1d

China returns fire in Trump’s trade war

Tariff salvo on US agricultural goods, Greenland goes to the polls and investors discover if buying Lego is still fun

Financial Times - 20h

Champagne and Parmigiano under threat from Trump’s tariffs

Producers warn Europe’s finest foods and wine could become unaffordable for ordinary US consumers

Financial Times - 10h

The new economic stars born through crisis

Financial stress is forcing reform and recovery in many overlooked countries

Financial Times - 10h

Is euro-dollar parity now off the cards?

Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead

Financial Times - 1d

US, Ukrainian officials to meet for 1st time since Oval Office clash

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to meet with Ukrainian counterparts this week as President Donald Trump pressures Ukraine to agree to a ceasefire. NBC’s Keir Simmons reports for TODAY.

NBC News - 3h

Marco Rubio: one-time Russia hawk makes stunning U-turn under Trump

The secretary of state was once a prominent Ukraine supporter and called Putin a ‘war criminal’ – not any more. Marco Rubio , the US secretary of state, looked on as Donald Trump demanded more ...

The Guardian - 2d

Iran’s supreme leader rails against Trump’s ‘bullying’ military threat

Ayatollah Khamenei says US demand to reopen talks on Iran’s nuclear programme is aimed at domination. Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has criticised what he described as bullying ...

The Guardian - 1d

‘Nothing like this in American history’: the crisis of Trump’s assault on the rule of law

Even if the supreme court were to resist the president’s onslaught, it has little means to enforce its decisions. When the chief justice of the US supreme court , John Roberts, delivered his ...

The Guardian - 1d

Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv officials to meet Trump aides in Saudi Arabia

Volodymyr Zelenskyy says ‘realistic proposals on the table’ in talks; Donald Trump hints US may be close to lifting intelligence pause. What we know on day 1,111. See all our Russia-Ukraine war ...

The Guardian - 9h

Trump says Ukraine 'more difficult' to deal with than Russia

It may be 'easier dealing with' Moscow than Kyiv, the US president told reporters in the White House.

BBC News - 2d

The 'anti-Trump' numbers man who may force the UK to take a side

The incoming Canadian PM has made standing up to his US counterpart a big part of his campaign.

BBC News - 6h

Donald Trump bets propel Michael Platt’s BlueCrest to 15% gain

Hedge fund turned family office eclipses rivals with currency and bond wagers on a slowing US economy

Financial Times - 1h

No disease is deadlier in Africa than malaria. Trump's US aid cuts weaken the fight against it

Malaria season begins this month in a large part of Africa

ABC News - 1d

US taxpayers have shelled out tens of millions of dollars for Trump’s golf trips

The president, who derided Barack Obama for golfing while in office, even makes money off his Mar-a-Lago weekends. It has become a familiar routine for the Palm Beach county sheriff, Ric Bradshaw, ...

The Guardian - 1d

Trump’s energy chief says US shale can ‘drill, baby, drill’ at low oil price

Chris Wright claims industry can raise output even if crude falls to $50 a barrel as administration has suggested

Financial Times - 10h

US 'just about' ready to lift Ukraine intel freeze, Trump says ahead of Saudi meet

Tuesday's talks in Riyadh are intended to revitalize bilateral relations following weeks of tense exchanges between Washington, D.C., and Kyiv.

ABC News - 4h

Texas army base poised to become mass deportation hub under Trump plan

Reports of Fort Bliss being used for detention as well as expulsion purposes spark outrage from critics. The huge US army base of Fort Bliss at the Texas-Mexico border is poised to become a ...

The Guardian - 2d

Kleptocrats to benefit from Trump DoJ’s anti-corruption pause, experts warn

Former prosecutors criticize Pam Bondi’s decision to halt enforcement of bribery laws as short-sighted and dangerous. A radical makeover at the US department of justice has seen key drives to fight ...

The Guardian - 5h

How Trump's threats have revived Canada's Liberal Party

Justin Trudeau's party was headed for near-certain defeat - until the US president said he wanted to make Canada the 51st state.

BBC News - 1d

Trump’s USAid cuts will have huge impact on global climate finance, data shows

Campaigners say funding halt is a ‘staggering blow’ to vulnerable nations and to efforts to keep heating below 1.5C. Donald Trump’s withdrawal of US overseas aid will almost decimate global climate ...

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Top shipping broker Clarksons says war and Trump tariff fears have hit revenues

Shares in FTSE 250 company fall by nearly a fifth as geopolitical turmoil pushes down freight rates. Business live – latest updates The world’s biggest ship broker has warned that geopolitical ...

The Guardian - 4h

Former Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull says leaders must stand up to bullies after being lashed by Donald Trump

US president’s late-night social media post came after Turnbull criticised Trump’s leadership as ‘chaotic’. Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred LIVE: latest news and updates Get our breaking news email ...

The Guardian - 5h

Mark Carney to be next Canada PM after winning Liberal leadership race

Former central banker will be only second prime minister in Canadian history without a seat in parliament. ‘Boring guy’ whose economic acumen could help Canada tackle Trump Mark Carney, the ...

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