How To Deal With Trump (and the EU)

How the EU’s united front against Trump’s tariff threat could crack

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Financial Times - 1d

How Canada and Mexico’s Leaders Took Different Routes to a Tariff Deal With Trump

The Canadian and Mexican leaders negotiated with President Trump in diverging ways. In the end, they both secured an outcome they could present as a victory back home.

The New York Times - 1d

EU pushes forward with enforcing AI Act despite Trump warnings

Brussels set to issue guidance on banned uses of AI, even as US president threatens retaliation over treatment of Big Tech

Financial Times - 2d

Trump tariffs: what’s at stake for the UK and EU?

The US president has threatened to target Europe after launching then pausing import tariffs on Canada and Mexico. Donald Trump has threatened to target the EU next after announcing punishing ...

The Guardian - 2d

Trump warns the EU and UK are in line for tariffs — but a U.S. deal with Britain might be in the cards

U.S. President Donald Trump said trade tariffs would be imposed on the European Union and U.K., but he signaled that a deal could be worked out with Britain.

CNBC - 2d

EU leaders meet to talk defense but Trump and his tariffs loom large

European leaders are gathering to discuss defense — but the latest moves by U.S. President Donald Trump will loom large over the meeting.

CNBC - 2d

EU will stand up for itself in face of Trump tariffs threat, Macron says

French president and other leaders call for cooperation with Washington but vow a robust response if needed. Trump tariffs live – latest updates Europe live – latest updates The EU will ...

The Guardian - 3d

EU to ‘respond firmly’ if Trump imposes tariffs

Bloc warns of ‘unnecessary economic disruption’ after US president hits China, Canada and Mexico with trade measures

Financial Times - 3d

Trump says EU tariffs will ‘definitely happen’ as Mexico, Canada and China retaliate

Trump takes softer line on UK, while Mexico and Canada vow levies and to strengthen ties with each other. Donald Trump has threatened to widen the scope of his trade tariffs, repeating his warning ...

The Guardian - 3d

EU warns Trump it will 'respond firmly' to tariffs

The European Union (EU) said it will “respond firmly” if President Trump signs tariffs that could impact its member countries. A spokesperson for the union said that the 27-member group was not ...

The Hill - 3d

'It doesn't have to be this way': Canada, Mexico, China and the EU respond to Trump's tariffs

Canada, Mexico and China responded to Trump's long-promised tariffs on imports, with Canada immediately retaliating. The EU also weighed in with its reaction.

CNBC - 3d

Pressure grows on EU to freeze minerals deal with Rwanda over DRC fighting

Belgium leads calls for suspension of agreement after Rwanda-backed rebels captured city of Goma. The EU is under mounting pressure to suspend a controversial minerals deal with Rwanda that has ...

The Guardian - 4d

'AstraZeneca ditches vaccine plant' and Trump's EU tariff threat

A decision to scrap a £450m vaccine plant in the UK and fears of a global trade war lead the papers.

BBC News - 5d

The Guardian view on the EU and Trump: unity is strength | Editorial

The American president’s sabre-rattling over Greenland should alert member states to the need for solidarity and a reset. European leaders, Sir Keir Starmer among them, will gather on Monday in ...

The Guardian - 5d

Trump World learns how to deal with Musk

President Trump’s allies and aides are learning to deal with Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who has had a consistent presence in the early days of the Trump administration. Musk had a front-row seat at ...

The Hill - Jan. 30

EU debates return to Russian gas as part of Ukraine peace deal

Advocates say reopening pipelines could help settlement with Moscow and cut energy costs

Financial Times - Jan. 30

UK hopes of security deal with EU hit by fishing dispute

Member states’ demand for a youth mobility scheme also bogging down ‘reset’ talks

Financial Times - Jan. 29

The Week: Trump Returns, the EU and No to NIMBYs?

Adam, Chris, Vicki and James discuss the political week in Westminster, and beyond.

BBC News - Jan. 24

How Hungary keeps holding the EU sanctions against Russia hostage

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Financial Times - Jan. 24

Trump seeks TikTok deal

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story TikTok buyers line up with Trump, China open to deal Potential TikTok buyers are lining up as President ...

The Hill - Jan. 23

Trump slams EU fines on major tech firms as a 'form of taxation'

President Trump criticized the European Union (EU) on Wednesday for levying hefty fines against the world’s biggest tech firms, calling it a “form of taxation” against American companies. “They ...

The Hill - Jan. 23

How ‘The Traitors’ Deal With Early Eliminations

Reality stars covet spots on the popular competitive reality series, where early eliminations can carry a particular sting.

The New York Times - Jan. 23

Simplification, not deregulation, is the EU’s answer to the Trump revolution

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Financial Times - Jan. 23

How the EU could help stem the flow of illegal product imports

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Financial Times - Jan. 22

EU gears up for tariffs and Ukraine peace plans on Trump’s first day

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Financial Times - Jan. 20

The inside story of how an unlikely alliance of Trump and Biden led to historic Gaza ceasefire deal

The two presidential camps worked together to bring about the talks that led to the pause in the conflict. It was a subtle, but significant flex of power by Donald Trump’s new envoy to the Middle ...

The Guardian - Jan. 18

The Art of Dealing With Donald Trump

World leaders prepare for the next president ahead of his inauguration

BBC News - Jan. 18

EU Steps Up Probe of Elon Musk's X Ahead of Trump Inauguration

The European Commission has ramped up its investigation into Elon Musk’s X social network after the tech mogul criticized European governments in recent weeks, and just days before President-elect ...

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 17

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.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 17

EU and Mexico seal trade deal ahead of Trump’s return

Update to existing agreement comes after US president-elect threatened both sides with tariffs

Financial Times - Jan. 17

How the ceasefire deal will impact Gaza

Even with a ceasefire deal on the horizon, the 15-month war in Gaza has left the Palestinian territory in ruins. Emergency medicine physician Dr. Thaer Ahmad joins "The Daily Report" to discuss his ...

CBS News - Jan. 16

How Trump swung the Gaza ceasefire deal

After months of deadlock, the US convinced Netanyahu it was time for Israel to make concessions

Financial Times - Jan. 16

‘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 - Jan. 16

How the Gaza Cease-Fire Deal United Teams Biden and Trump

Rarely have representatives of current and new presidents of different parties worked together at such a high-stakes moment. But the president and the president-elect didn’t quite share credit.

The New York Times - Jan. 15