Trump’s European Allies

Trump’s European allies think history is turning in their direction

Populist nationalists on both sides of the Atlantic share common ideas. But there are tensions just beneath the surface

Business - Financial Times - November 11

America's European allies face challenging times, whoever wins the presidential election

The United States’ European allies are bracing for an America that’s less interested in them no matter who wins the presidential election — and for old traumas and new problems if Donald Trump ...

World - ABC News - October 31

European leaders vow to work with Trump despite fears

Nato and EU heads emphasise strategic links with US while officials privately voice anguish at Republican’s victory

World - Financial Times - November 6

European Summit Will Focus on Handling Trump’s Second Term

Campaign threats of a trade war, revoked support for Ukraine, and weakening NATO ties will be the focus of a Thursday meeting of EU leaders.

Business - Inc. - November 6

Goldman slashes European growth forecasts on Trump trouble

Elections have consequences

World - Financial Times - November 7

Trump Will Test European Solidarity on NATO, Ukraine and Trade

Another Trump term could spur Europe’s efforts to stand on its own, but it is far from clear its leaders will seize the moment this time.

World - The New York Times - November 7

Leaders urge stronger action to defend Europe after Trump’s re-election

EPC talks in Budapest call for unity on continent as former US president’s return to White House brings uncertainty. European leaders have called for stronger action to defend their continent and ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

Why Trump’s election will not tank European defence stocks

Europe still has decades of under-investment in security to address

World - Financial Times - November 11

Dollar hits six-month high as Trump tariff talk fuels inflation fears

US Treasury yields rise as traders scale back expectations for interest rate cuts

Business - Financial Times - November 12

Trump and his allies insist he's 'not a Nazi'

After some Democrats drew comparisons between former President Donald Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally and a 1939 pro-Nazi event held there, Trump and his allies are insisting that he is “not ...

U.S. allies and adversaries react to Trump's election victory

U.S. allies and adversaries are reacting to President-elect Donald Trump's incoming return to power. That includes the head of NATO, who congratulated Trump on his victory despite his past ...

Biden's move on missiles for Ukraine angers Trump allies

It is not clear if Biden's decision will be endorsed by Donald Trump who has promised to end the Ukraine war.

European stocks hit by ‘Trump effect’ as odds tilt towards Republican win

Former president’s promise of tariffs has dragged down sectors already struggling with flagging Chinese demand

Business - Financial Times - October 27

Orbán, Zelenskyy, Macron and European leaders respond to Trump’s win

Public congratulations but private foreboding as heads of state, ministers and diplomats express hopes for cooperation and peace. US elections 2024 – live updates US election results 2024: ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

European Leaders Meet Amid Trump Victory and Global Uncertainty

Leaders from across Europe and beyond gathered to discuss the war in Ukraine, immigration and plans for a second Trump presidency.

World - The New York Times - November 7

European defence bosses expect Trump to demand more Nato contributions

Leonardo chief executive calls for investment in region’s defence sector as well as alliances to increase competitiveness

World - Financial Times - November 7

Goldman Sachs cuts European growth and earnings forecasts as Trump tariffs loom

The Trump regime will hit European economic growth and reduce company earnings, though the continent’s defense sector may prosper.

Business - MarketWatch - November 8

Hungary’s Viktor Orban and European Far-Right Leaders Welcome Trump’s Return

Viktor Orban of Hungary and other right-wing European politicians hail the return of a U.S. president who shares their tough views on issues like immigration.

World - The New York Times - November 8

The collapse of Germany’s government will delight Trump – and his European friends | Paul Taylor

The German dream of centrist, stable government has been dashed by geopolitical forces and the cult of balanced budgets. Wednesday 6 November was a seismic day in the politics of the west. On one ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

U.K. ambassador says "it's no say" for European leaders to discuss what Trump will do

Karen Pierce, Britain's ambassador to the U.S., tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," that amid the world reaction to President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House, "it's for ...

Politics - CBS News - November 10

European stocks lag US by record margin as ‘Trump trade’ bites

Euro has tumbled as investors worry currency bloc will be on front line of trade war

Business - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Trump’s Tariff Plan Prompts European Fears on Growth Rates

Leaders at the European Central Bank worry that trade barriers will curb EU economic progress more than they will push up Euro zone inflation.

Business - Inc. - 4 days ago

European troops in Ukraine would secure Trump peace deal, says Estonia

Kyiv’s allies consider options on how to guarantee country’s security in any accord brokered by US president

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Harris, Trump and Allies Spend Over a Half-Billion Dollars in 16 Days

Donald Trump has now raised $1 billion since announcing his run for president. And he has Elon Musk’s $119 million. But Kamala Harris has a huge cash advantage.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 25

Trump rally in New York overshadowed by his allies' racist remarks

Former President Trump held a rally at New York's Madison Square Garden on Sunday where allies made crude and racist remarks, including comedian Tony Hinchcliffe who cracked a racist joke about ...

Key Trump ally Steve Bannon released from prison

Just a week before Election Day, Steve Bannon, former White House chief strategist in the Trump administration, was released from federal prison after serving four months for contempt of Congress ...

Trump Links Biden’s ‘Garbage’ Comment to 2016 ‘Deplorables’ Remark

Within minutes of the clip of President Biden’s remarks going viral, the Trump campaign and others were using it to attack Kamala Harris and Democrats.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 30

Trump and his allies ramp up election fraud allegations in Pennsylvania

Donald Trump and his allies are seizing on routine election processes as signs of fraud in the critical battleground state of Pennsylvania.

Politics - NBC News - October 30

How could Trump allies challenge the US election result?

Former president refused to concede defeat in 2020 and there are signs he could do it again

World - Financial Times - October 30

Election fact check: Trump, allies push allegations of 'cheating' in Pennsylvania

Election officials in Pennsylvania have pushed back on allegations of voter fraud or misconduct made by former President Trump and his allies.

What Trump’s former allies say about their old boss

Many of the ‘best and most serious’ people in the Republican candidate’s administration are now his strongest critics

Business - Financial Times - November 5

Trump, Vance and Allies Hurl Insults at Women as Race Ends

Donald J. Trump has used misogynistic language to refer to Kamala Harris, fostering an environment among his allies and at his rallies that revels in gendered insults.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 5

Gulf States See Trump as Ally They Can Do Business With

The Gulf region is looking to the next U.S. administration for help in ending the Mideast war and firm cooperation on security and economic interests.

World - The New York Times - November 8

Trump's legal allies set the stage for DOJ investigations of adversaries

Mark Paoletta, an Attorney General candidate, backed Trump's power to order DOJ prosecutions. Mike Davis called for criminal investigations of Special Counsel Jack Smith and N.Y. Attorney General ...

Politics - NBC News - November 8

Kennedy could be on short list for HHS secretary, Trump allies say

Republicans' newly won control of the Senate may have buoyed Kennedy's odds of a role in the Trump administration.

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