Trump Pressures Ukraine to Accept a Peace Plan That Sharply Favors Russia
The U.S. proposal would freeze territory along the current front lines of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which Ukraine has rejected.
International Relations
Trump Team Races to Form Trade Deals After Tariffs Sow Global Chaos
The president’s threats of tariffs have brought countries like Japan, South Korea and India rushing to negotiate, but they have sown chaos with bigger trading partners like China.
Rachel Reeves Says U.K. Will Not Alter Standards for U.S. Trade Deal
The British government is hoping to reach an agreement with the United States to soften the economic blow British businesses are facing from higher tariffs.
Trump Administration Memo Proposes Cutting State Department Funding by Nearly Half
The draft plan is part of a process involving the agency and the White House. It would eliminate almost all funding for international organizations that include the United Nations and NATO.
As Trump Makes His Case, He Turns to the Oval Office Set Piece
Once again, the president used the gilded room as a place to flex his executive muscle while recasting the narrative around a consequential policy.
How the G.O.P. Fell in Love With Putin’s Russia
What explains the Trump administration’s radical reversal toward Moscow?
What to Know About U.S. Talks With Iran Over Its Nuclear Program
The two sides are set to negotiate on Saturday, though expectations for a breakthrough are modest, and distrust high.
Chinese Intelligence May Be Trying to Recruit Fired U.S. Officials
An advisory says that foreign agencies are posing as consulting firms, think tanks and other organizations to connect with former government employees.
Panama Official Accuses Hong Kong Port Operator of Misconduct
The controller general of Panama said CK Hutchison, a Hong Kong conglomerate, did not properly renew its license to operate two ports that are part of a $19 billion deal involving BlackRock.
Trump Officials Point to Outreach on Tariffs in a Bid to Calm Markets
Jamieson Greer, the United States trade representative, will tell senators the U.S. is economy is in need of “drastic, overdue change.”