United States International Relations

Mexico Gave Trump Much of What He Wanted. Tariffs Came Anyway.

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President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico took steps sought by President Trump, including sending troops to the border and cracking down on drug cartels. The tariffs went into effect anyway.

Lincoln Díaz-Balart, a ‘Free Cuba’ Republican in Congress, Dies at 70

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The Florida scion of an anti-communist political family, he served in the House for 18 years at a time when Cuban Americans exerted peak influence on U.S. policies.

Trump’s Latest Tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China Could Be His Biggest Gamble

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President Trump has offered a confusing mix of reasons for upending global trade relations, leaving America’s biggest trading partners baffled and angry.

Canada and China Retaliate Against Trump’s Tariffs, Amid Fears of Trade War

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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.

Trump’s New Tariffs Could Strain Collection of Customs Fees

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Importers will have to make changes to pay new tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico and China, and government agencies will need more resources to enforce the fees.

Von Der Leyen Unveils Sweeping Plan to Boost E.U. Military Spending.

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The European Commission’s president unveiled a sweeping plan to help Ukraine and boost defense spending, but it won’t be easy.

JD Vance Ignites Outrage in UK With ‘Random Country’ Comment

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The vice-president denied that he was talking about Britain and France when he downplayed “20,000 troops from some random country” protecting Ukraine. No other countries have pledged troops.

Stocks Slump as Trump Tariffs Take Effect

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The S&P 500 added to recent losses in early trading. German automakers, many of which have plants in Mexico that make vehicles that are sold in the United States, were especially hard hit.