Criticizing Putin, Trump Threatens Russia With Secondary Tariffs

President Trump said he could impose tariffs on nations that buy oil from Russia if it thwarts negotiations for a peace deal in Ukraine. He suggested the same step was possible for Iran.

How Trump Is Inspiring Wannabe Authoritarians Everywhere

President Trump has turned a central precept of American diplomacy on its head, embracing fellow leaders who abandon democratic principles.

What to Know About Iran’s Response to Trump’s Letter Urging Talks

Tehran neither rejected negotiations nor accepted face-to-face talks in its response to President Trump’s letter calling for talks to curb Iran’s advancing nuclear program. Here’s what to know.

Trump Could Hand China a ‘Strategic Victory’ by Silencing Voice of America

Generations of Chinese, including our columnist, turned to U.S. government-run outlets for an education in democracy, rights and the English language.

Houthis in Yemen Won’t Be Defeated by Airstrikes Alone, Experts Say

U.S. officials seek to curb the militants’ attacks on ships in the Red Sea, but the group was not deterred by strikes in the Biden era and won’t be beaten by air power alone, experts say.

Trump to Impose Tariffs Against Countries That Buy Venezuelan Oil

The president plans to wield tariffs like financial sanctions, ordering that countries that buy Venezuelan oil have tariffs put on their exports to the United States.

Trump Threatens Tariffs Against Countries That Buy Venezuelan Oil

The president threatened to wield tariffs like financial sanctions, saying that countries that buy Venezuelan oil would see tariffs put on their exports to the United States.