Trump’s Latest Tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China Could Be His Biggest Gamble
President Trump has offered a confusing mix of reasons for upending global trade relations, leaving America’s biggest trading partners baffled and angry.
European Union
Von Der Leyen Unveils Sweeping Plan to Boost E.U. Military Spending.
The European Commission’s president unveiled a sweeping plan to help Ukraine and boost defense spending, but it won’t be easy.
Independent Watchdog, in Trump’s Cross Hairs, Scrutinizes Terrorism Watch List
The Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board, which the White House has threatened to purge, called for new limits on the list in a report issued on Friday.
Trump Criticizes Europe and Threatens Tariffs at World Economic Forum
President Trump doubled down on the prospect of across-the-board tariffs in a video appearance to business executives and politicians gathered in Davos, Switzerland.
Andrew Puzder Is Trump’s Pick for Ambassador to the European Union
Mr. Puzder, a former fast food executive, was nominated in 2017 to be President Trump’s labor secretary, but he withdrew amid bipartisan scrutiny of his business record and character.
With Trump Arriving, Zelensky Urges Allies Not to ‘Drop the Ball’
In an impassioned address to officials from countries supporting Ukraine, Mr. Zelensky said ‘a new chapter’ would be starting for Europe and the rest of the world, requiring even more cooperation.