Eu Leaders Vow to Hit Back If Attacked by Trump Tariffs
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Trump Tariffs Could Hit Cars, Clothes and Food Prices Fast
The levies could go into effect within the next few days.Inc. - 6d -
German opposition leader vows to push asylum law change after killings
Friedrich Merz, favourite to become next chancellor, will bring proposals before parliament despite possible need for support from AfD. Friedrich Merz, the leader of Germany’s opposition ...The Guardian - Jan. 27 -
Crypto, TikTok, tariffs: How Trump’s whirlwind first week hit your wallet and your phone
President Donald Trump issued a barrage of executive orders that were aimed squarely at markets and your money — but what will they actually do?MarketWatch - Jan. 26 -
Georgia's leader calls for Trump's 'strong America' to push back Russia
Salome Zourabichvili, Georgia's fifth president, is on a mission in Washington to make her country matter to President Trump and his incoming team’s "America First" foreign policy. And she’s using ...The Hill - Jan. 26 -
Friedrich Merz vows to seal Germany’s borders after Bavaria knife attack
Conservative frontrunner to be country’s next chancellor aims to submit tough migration proposals to MPs next weekFinancial Times - Jan. 24 -
WHO scales back hiring, travel as Trump's withdrawal set to hit funding
World Health Organization chief says agency already cutting back on hiring and travel with Trump withdrawal set to hit funding.CBS News - Jan. 24 -
Proud Boys leader thanks Trump for January 6 pardon and vows revenge
Enrique Tarrio tells Alex Jones president ‘gave me my life back’ as far-right militias regroup and plan next steps. Who are Enrique Tarrio and Stewart Rhodes, and what were their roles in January ...The Guardian - Jan. 24 -
Trump's threat of tariffs reaches global leaders in Davos
President Trump addressed the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, and reiterated his quest to obtain tariffs from companies importing their goods into the U.S. CBS News' Nancy Cordes breaks ...CBS News - Jan. 23 -
How Trump’s Shifting Tariff Vows Apply to Changing Objectives
Though he failed to impose sweeping tariffs on day one as promised, Trump has repeated threats of applying big import duties soon, as reasons behind them shift.Inc. - Jan. 23 -
German frontrunner vows permanent border controls after knife attack
Friedrich Merz says he will close Germany's borders to irregular migrants, including those with a right to protection.BBC News - Jan. 23 -
Europe ready to respond 'in a proportionate way' as Trump touts tariffs, top EU official says
Europe will respond to any tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump in a proportionate way, the European Union's commissioner for the economy told CNBC Wednesday.CNBC - Jan. 22 -
China stocks and renminbi hit by Trump’s 10% tariff threat
Benchmark Hong Kong share index down 1.8% after trade shot at BeijingFinancial Times - Jan. 22 -
Wall Street shrugs off Trump after he vows Mexico and Canada tariffs
S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite largely unmoved as it opened for trading for first time after inauguration. Financial markets largely shrugged after Donald Trump outlined plans to impose punitive ...The Guardian - Jan. 21 -
Leaders at Davos Economic Forum Vow to ‘Stay the Course’ on Climate Action
Officials and business executives at the annual gathering in Switzerland said the fight against global climate change would continue with or without the United States.The New York Times - Jan. 21 -
Leaders around the world react as Trump hits the ground running
The world reacts as President Trump moves to pull the U.S. out of the WHO and the Paris Climate Accords on Day 1 of his second term.CBS News - Jan. 21 -
European leaders vow to stick to Paris climate agreement despite Trump withdrawal
Various European leaders reacted to President Donald Trump's withdrawal from the Paris Agreement saying that they will stick to the landmark Paris climate agreement even though the United States ...ABC News - Jan. 21 -
EU gears up for tariffs and Ukraine peace plans on Trump’s first day
Also in this newsletter: How criminals are circumventing the crackdown on cocaine smuggling in AntwerpFinancial Times - Jan. 20 -
‘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 -
China's Export Boom Means Trump Tariffs Would Hit Beijing Where It Hurts
The country’s economy is increasingly reliant on foreign demand for goods pouring out of Chinese factories.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 12 -
Ontario leader warns of ‘pain’ for US if Trump imposes tariffs on Canada
Premier of most populous province says rhetoric clouds trade relationship worth hundreds of billions of dollars. The United States will “feel pain” if Donald Trump doesn’t back down from his ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
EU fears Trump rolling back Biden-era measures
Bloc concerned about president-elect reversing US sanctions against Russia and other policiesFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
Newsom hits back at Trump wildfire comments, says Biden did not 'play politics'
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Wednesday went after President-elect Trump for recent comments he made about ongoing wildfires in the Los Angeles area. “People are literally fleeing,” Newsom ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Mexico's president hits back at Trump over 'Gulf of America': 'We're going to call it Mexican America'
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum dove into President-elect Trump’s chatter of geopolitical rearrangement Wednesday, proposing a name change for North America in response to Trump’s musings about ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
France says EU won't tolerate attack on borders after Trump Greenland takeover remarks
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot says the European Union (EU) will stand firm in its alliance in the face of repeated comments from President-elect Trump about the U.S. acquiring Greenland ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
EU leaders warn Trump not to meddle with Europe’s borders
Comments from German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French foreign minister follow US president-elect’s Greenland threatsFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
China’s currency hits 16-month low on Trump tariff fears
Renminbi under pressure from stronger dollar and concerns about incoming US president’s trade plansFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Europe leaders criticise Musk attacks
Although some of Europe's leaders have found favour with the billionaire, others are worried by his interventions.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Trudeau hits back at Trump on Canada annexation: 'There isn't a snowball's chance in hell'
Outgoing Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hit back Tuesday at President-elect Trump over his threats to annex America's northern neighbor. “There isn’t a snowball’s chance in hell that Canada ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Starmer Hits Back at Musk
PM attacks those “spreading lies” on grooming gangs.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
Starmer attacks those 'spreading lies' on grooming gangs as he hits back at Musk
The prime minister said a debate on social media involving the tech billionaire had "crossed a line", resulting in threats against MPs.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
Donald Trump denies he will pare back aggressive tariffs plan
Washington Post report said aides were aiming to target only critical imports but president-elect calls it ‘fake news’. President-elect Donald Trump on Monday denied a newspaper report that said ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
China’s yuan hits 16-month low amid fears over Trump tariffs
CSI 300 blue-chip stock index also trades weakly, hitting its lowest point since September. China’s currency hit a 16-month low on Monday, despite efforts by the central bank and stock exchanges to ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
Dollar drops on reports Trump will scale back tariff plans
Shares in European carmakers rally on hopes new US administration targets only critical importsFinancial Times - Jan. 6