A Devastating Trade Spat With China Shows Few Signs of Abating
The Trump administration is in a standoff with the Chinese government as trade tensions escalate, leaving U.S. businesses in the cross hairs
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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.
Trump Will End Temporary Protections for Afghans and Cameroonians
More than 10,000 people will be put on track for deportation in May and June as a result of the Department of Homeland Security’s action.
Hegseth Attends Ukraine Defense Group Only Virtually
Pete Hegseth’s predecessor as defense secretary, Lloyd J. Austin III, started the roughly 50-nation group to support Kyiv after Russia invaded in 2022, but he has given up leadership.
Defusing Showdown With White House, Judge Requests Updates on Deported Man
Clashes — both inside the courtroom and over the department’s refusal to comply with her demand for a road map to release Mr. Abrego Garcia — left open the possibility of a standoff in the future.
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.
Trump Envoy Steve Witkoff Is in Russia, the Kremlin Says
The Kremlin spokesman would not say whether the Trump aide, Steve Witkoff, would meet with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia.
U.S. Military Removes Commander of Greenland Base
Although the military did not say why the colonel had been dismissed, it said it would not tolerate any subversion of President Trump’s agenda.
Trump Threatens More Tariffs and Sanctions on Mexico Over Long-Running Water Dispute
President Trump on Thursday cited the growing water debt that Mexico owes the United States under a treaty governing the use of the countries’ shared rivers.