U.S. Gas Industry Pushes Back on Trump Shipbuilding Rules
The main oil and gas trade group wants the Trump administration to reconsider maritime rules released in April that would require it to use some U.S. ships to transport liquefied natural gas.
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White House Attacks Amazon Over Idea of Showing Tariffs’ Cost
The White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, attacked the retail giant over a report that suggested Amazon would highlight tariff-related price increases. Amazon said it was “not going to happen.”
Finnish Leader Warns Russia: ‘You Don’t Play With President Trump’
President Alexander Stubb of Finland, who has become an interlocutor in peace talks, says in an interview he doesn’t want Ukraine to suffer the same fate his country once endured.
Three Takeaways From the Times’ Interview With President Alexander Stubb of Finland
Alexander Stubb warned against subjecting Ukraine to “Finlandization,” called for more pressure on Russia’s leader to get a peace deal and said President Trump was running out of patience.
Mexico to Give U.S. More Water From Their Shared Rivers
A joint agreement appeared to avert a threat by President Trump of tariffs and sanctions in a long-running dispute over water rights in the border region.
Bessent Demurs on Trump’s Claim of Trade Talks With China’s Xi
The Treasury secretary said that the President Trump and Xi Jinping of China have a good relationship but that he was not aware of a call, which Mr. Trump had alluded to last week.
Rubio Says Trump Will Decide This Week on Continuing Ukraine War Talks
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said there are reasons to be optimistic, but also asserted there are “other issues” on which the administration wants to spend its energy.
How Trump Plays Into Putin’s Hands, From Ukraine to Slashing U.S. Institutions
Many of President Trump’s actions have been seen as benefiting Russia either directly or indirectly, so much so that Russian officials have celebrated some of his moves.
China Rejects Trump Claim of Tariff Talks With Xi
President Trump said “we’re meeting with China” on tariffs, comments aimed at soothing jittery financial markets. But Chinese officials say no talks have taken place.
Trump Says U.S. Could Lead Military Action Against Iran if Talks Collapse
The president said he would be “leading the pack” against Iran if it did not agree to a nuclear deal, but he said he was open to meeting Iranian leaders.