Trump shows the power of personality on the global stage

Trump promises "historic" first day in power

He will be sworn in as the 47th president today

BBC News - Jan. 20

Trump threatens a global trade war. Europe must unleash a radical alternative | Gabriel Zucman

Unlike tariffs, a new form of protectionism could target climate-wrecking, untaxed corporations and their billionaire owners. Gabriel Zucman is a French economist . . How should Europe respond ...

The Guardian - Jan. 20

Global trade will survive ‘initial shock’ of Trump’s rule, says Malaysia PM

Anwar Ibrahim argues that the US has lost ground to China in south-east Asia

Financial Times - Jan. 20

Trump Aims for Show of Strength as He Returns to Power

The incoming president has told allies he wants to seize momentum and avoid the missteps of his first administration.

The New York Times - Jan. 19

Trump expected to quickly revive 'global gag rule' on abortion

President-elect Trump is expected to reinstate a controversial policy soon after taking office that would further bar foreign nongovernmental organizations that perform, counsel on or provide ...

The Hill - Jan. 19

Biden Made a Global Push to Constrain China. What Will Trump Do?

Jake Sullivan, the national security adviser, said in an interview that “we’ve just stuck with our theory, which is managed competition.” Trump and Xi Jinping might have other plans.

The New York Times - Jan. 19

It’s almost Inauguration Day. Will there be any checks on Trump’s power?

The U.S. government's system of checks and balances can withstand attempts at presidential overreach, and the Senate, courts, and civil society must do their part to ensure that the Constitution is ...

The Hill - Jan. 18

Many Americans support Trump's agenda, but not the person: Survey

Many Americans support President-elect Trump’s agenda, including action on immigration and tariffs, but not the person himself, according to a new survey released on Saturday. The New York ...

The Hill - Jan. 18

Canada Prepares for Trump Tariff Threat With Three-Stage Plan

Canadian officials are preparing retaliatory measures if the new U.S. administration imposes tariffs on Canadian imports.

The New York Times - Jan. 18

Ahead of Trump Presidency, the Fed Quits Global Climate Network

The central bank said it had decided to leave the network after the group’s work “increasingly broadened in scope.”

The New York Times - Jan. 17

Biden's Cyber Ambassador Urges Trump Not to Cede Ground to Russia and China in Global Tech Fight

Nathaniel Fick, the ambassador for cyberspace and digital policy, has led US tech diplomacy amid a rising tide of pressure from authoritarian regimes. Will the Trump administration undo that work?

Wired - Jan. 16

Are Biden and Trump at Odds on Global Energy Strategy? Maybe Not So Much.

When it comes to gas exports and competition with China, the two administrations share a similar vision, the top U.S. energy diplomat says.

The New York Times - Jan. 15

LA wildfires maps show evacuations, power outages, air quality

Wildfires are tearing through thousands of acres in Los Angeles County in California, as strong Santa Ana winds stoke the blazes.

ABC News - Jan. 14

Trump on ‘fascinating’ Fetterman meeting: ‘He’s just a commonsense person’

President-elect Trump called Democratic Sen. John Fetterman (Pa.) “a commonsense person” after the two had a "fascinating" meeting at Mar-a-Lago in Florida. “He’s a commonsense person. He’s not ...

The Hill - Jan. 13

For fear of finding something worse: Trump and the end of the global rules-based order

The impending second presidency of Donald Trump is a challenge to the framework of global politics and diplomacy that it may not survive.

The Hill - Jan. 12

Trump’s return raises prospect of global tax war

Plans to levy higher rates on US multinationals could spur president-elect to respond with tariffs

Financial Times - Jan. 12

Trump’s second term threatens US leadership on global health

Wellbeing of billions could be hit if administration cuts funding and spurns scientific best practice

Financial Times - Jan. 12

Threat of Trump tariffs adds to global economic uncertainty, IMF warns

Kristalina Georgieva says unpredictability of US trade policy is driving up borrowing costs around the world

Financial Times - Jan. 10

Greenland lawmaker says Trump Jr. visit 'was all staged'

A member of Greenland's Parliament said Donald Trump Jr.'s visit to the island this week was "all staged" to make it look like Greenlanders supported President-elect Trump as he ramps up rhetoric ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

Italy's Giorgia Meloni: Trump's Greenland remarks 'a message to some other big global players'

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Thursday said she doesn’t believe President-elect Trump has a plan to purchase Greenland or acquire it through military force. “I think we can exclude that ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

Trump has limited powers to fight an economic cold war

The new president is not the man to shore up the US ‘economic security state’

Financial Times - Jan. 9

'Trump 2.0' looms large over the global economy

Donald Trump's planned tariffs are expected to greatly impact international trade in 2025.

BBC News - Jan. 9

The awkward tributes to Jean-Marie Le Pen show how much power his daughter now wields | Paul Taylor

The far-right leader leaves behind a less welcoming, less tolerant France – that is perhaps ready to elect Marine Le Pen as president. I once asked Jean-Marie Le Pen, during 1992 regional ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

AI takes center stage at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show

The 2025 Consumer Electronics Show was underway in Las Vegas on Tuesday. The annual trade conference spotlights some of the newest technological innovations from companies across the globe. Jason ...

CBS News - Jan. 7

Evening Report — Trump vows to reshape global order

👨🏼‍⚖️Plus: Trump praises one judge, blasts another {beacon} Evening Report © AP Trump promises a global shakeup PRESIDENT-ELECT TRUMP on Tuesday vowed to upend the global order, promising big ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Online holiday spending rises nearly 9%, as deals and AI-powered chatbots fuel purchases, data shows

Online spending rose 8.7% during the holiday season from last year, according to data from Adobe Analytics, as deals and the use of AI-powered chatbots helped inspire purchases.

NBC News - Jan. 7

Will Trump stand up to Russia and China, or appease their lust for power?

The world will soon see either a resolute or an appeasing Trump.

The Hill - Jan. 7

What Will Trump Do With All That Power?

What can we expect from the president-elect?

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Trump calls on GOP to pass his agenda in 'one powerful bill'

President-elect Trump on Sunday made public his support for Republican lawmakers to pass key components of his agenda into law with a single reconciliation bill, previewing what is expected to be a ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

Trump flexes power over House GOP in whirlwind Speaker race

President-elect Trump reasserted his power over the House GOP conference during Friday’s whirlwind Speaker vote, proving that, despite some recent doubts, he still has significant sway over ...

The Hill - Jan. 4

Carter’s Panama Canal pragmatism saved global trade. Trump’s greed could upend it.

The Panama Canal treaties were approved by a bipartisan coalition of senators who accepted a counterintuitive reality: Giving up the canal was the best way to retain its use.