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Switzerland seeks closer EU ties in response to Trump shock
Swiss president to attend informal EU finance ministers’ meeting for the first time, alongside British chancellorFinancial Times - 4h -
EU chief welcomes Trump's pause but quiet about the bloc's own retaliatory duty plan
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has welcomed President Donald Trump’s decision to temporarily halt most U.S. tariffs, but she did not say whether the EU will press ahead with its ...ABC News - 21h -
Trump is pushing students towards Britain – ministers, don’t let your immigration obsession stand in the way | Polly Toynbee
Beleaguered UK universities have a golden opportunity. If the government passes it up, it risks billions in revenue . Shocking stories told at a US universities conference in San Diego described ...The Guardian - 3h -
China hikes tariffs on U.S. goods to 84%, as EU also hits back
China said it will hike its levies on U.S. imports to 84% after President Trump hit Chinese goods with even higher tariffs.CBS News - 1d -
After Trump’s Pause on Tariffs, EU Delays Retaliation to Allow Talks
The bloc had voted to impose retaliatory measures just before President Trump made his last-minute U-turn. It has now announced a postponement.The New York Times - 14h -
EU could tax Big Tech if Trump trade talks fail, says von der Leyen
European Commission president tells FT she wants ‘balanced’ deal but could hit US services in retaliationFinancial Times - 12h -
FirstFT: Stock sell-off resumes as Trump’s China tariffs spook investors
Also in today’s newsletter, EU agrees to start trade talks with UAE and OpenAI slashes AI model safety testing timeFinancial Times - 3h -
Why von der Leyen expects Trump’s tariffs to help the EU strike trade deals
Also in this newsletter: Italy’s latest attempt to send migrants to AlbaniaFinancial Times - 3h -
Trump tariffs live updates: Xi says tariffs will only 'isolate' US, touts EU ties
In a dramatic move Wednesday, Trump authorized a 90-day pause in the higher tariffs for most countries he announced last week while maintaining a 10% universal tariff.ABC News - 31m -
Poilievre’s Populism Is a Hit in Alberta, but Falters Elsewhere in Canada
Pierre Poilievre, the Conservative seeking to become prime minister, fires up the faithful in Alberta, including Trump supporters, with his anti-elitist, anti-woke message.The New York Times - 23h -
Southeast Asia, With Little Leverage, Seeks to Placate Trump on Trade
Southeast Asian leaders, their export-driven economies in peril, are trying to placate the president. “We may have to comply,” Thailand’s finance minister said.The New York Times - 18h -
Will Trump’s tariff chaos be China’s gain in global trade wars?
As China retaliates against tariffs, it is also making strategic manoeuvres on EU and Asia to maximise opportunities. On the basis of Napoleon’s dictum “never interrupt your enemy while they are ...The Guardian - 13h -
Netanyahu Sticks by Trump’s Brazen Proposal for Gazans to Leave
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said his government was serious about “voluntary” migration, after an Oval Office meeting where President Trump appeared to have lost interest.The New York Times - 1d -
Zimbabwe makes first compensation payments to white farmers over land seizures
Zimbabwe has started compensating white farmers who lost land during chaotic and often-violent land reforms more than 20 years ago, Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube saidABC News - 16h -
Defense chiefs from around 30 countries expected at NATO for talks on Ukraine future
Britain’s defense minister is pressing his counterparts from around 30 countries to forge ahead with plans to deploy troops to Ukraine to police any future peace agreement with RussiaABC News - 7h -
China and Europe Retaliate as Trump’s Tariffs Kick in
China announced a tariff hike on U.S. imports to 84 percent from 34 percent, while the EU said it would impose 25 percent tariffs on a range of U.S. imports.Inc. - 1d -
The big lesson for Europe? Trump backed down under pressure | Alexander Hurst
The EU neither ‘kissed ass’ nor unleashed its most powerful trade weapon. Now it must provide the world with an alternative to US chaos. . . My condolences to everyone who spent days trying to play ...The Guardian - 4h -
Ukraine allies hold Brussels summit with US’s Hegseth joining via videolink – Europe live
Representatives of around 50 countries gather to discuss support and measures to help country . Ooof. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas was just asked if she got the clarity she wanted ...The Guardian - 40m