EU Countries Go on Tariff Defense
The uncertainty of higher tariffs has spurred Germany, Italy, Portugal and Spain to announce financial lifelines for businesses and workers. More countries are expected to follow.
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Musk Says He Hopes Europe and U.S. Move to a ‘Zero-Tariff Situation’
The billionaire adviser to the Trump administration appeared to part ways with the president in a videoconference appearance with Italy’s far-right League party.
What Might a Major E.U. Fine Against X Mean for Elon Musk?
The potential for major penalties in the European Union could test the boundaries of online speech and inflame tensions between the U.S. and Europe.
Rubio Visits NATO Amid European Alarm Over Trump’s Agenda
The secretary of state’s trip comes amid an abrupt shift in relations between the United States and Europe after close cooperation during the Biden era.
How Europe Could Fight Back Against Trump’s Tariffs
European officials are weighing deploying a tool called the anti-coercion instrument that would potentially target American tech and financial giants.
Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs Are Coming, but at a Cost to U.S. Alliances
President Trump is already showing signs of concern that his targets may team up against him.
How Trump Supercharged Distrust, Driving U.S. Allies Away
Trust is very hard to build and easy to destroy. America and its partners are caught in a spiral of distrust.
Germany Says Europe Must Respond to Trump’s Auto Tariffs
The United States is a crucial export market for the German auto industry, which is already suffering from weak sales and increased competition from China.
Trump’s Tariffs on Autos Would Hit Europe Hard
The levies could hurt European automakers when the industry is already struggling, especially in Germany, Europe’s biggest economy.
Europe Talks Tough on Military Spending, but Unity Is Fracturing
European leaders are struggling to find the money and the political will to replace the bulk of the U.S. contribution to Ukraine and to their own defense.