Trump Expands Trade Threats in Global Game of Chicken
Trade wars with allies could spiral as the president tries to get trading partners to back down from retaliation with new threats of his own.
International Relations
Power, Money, Territory: How Trump Shook the World in 50 Days
The system America took 80 years to assemble proved surprisingly fragile in the face of Trump’s assault, a revolution in how the country exercises power across the globe.
Japan Fails to Win Tariff Exemptions During Washington Visit
The country’s trade minister stressed its role as a top investor and employer in the United States in a bid to avoid being hit by new levies on metals and cars.
Can Mark Carney, Canada’s New Leader, Negotiate With Trump?
Mark Carney will most likely be in power just a few weeks before a federal election is held. To win, he will try to convince Canadians he can take on, but also negotiate with, Trump.
China Hits Canada With Tariffs in Indirect Riposte to Trump
Beijing, which set steep duties on canola, peas and pork, wants Canada and Mexico to resist U.S. pressure to raise tariffs on Chinese goods.
Sweeping Tariffs Threaten to Undo a 30-Year Trade Alliance
President Trump’s stiff tariffs on Mexico and Canada could push those allies into recession. The impact for America could be messy.
Trump Administration Suggests Tariffs Against Canada and Mexico Could Be Reduced
Trump’s commerce secretary suggested a compromise might be reached to reduce the 25 percent tariff, following a day of turmoil in the stock markets.
In the Trump Era, King Charles Has a New and Very Delicate Role to Play
As he welcomed the leaders of Ukraine and Canada to his country estate this week, the king was sending a message to the world.
Canada and China Retaliate Against Trump’s Tariffs, Amid Fears of Trade War
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada warned that the Trump administration’s tariffs were leading to a trade war. Mexico’s leader vowed to impose countermeasures on Sunday.
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.