After the Trump administration imposed tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China, the European Union was expected to be the next in line. Washington did, in fact, impose 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from the EU this week, as…
Category: 3. Europe
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We ‘must act,’ Europe says, retaliating against Trump’s tariffs
Workers of German steel manufacturer Salzgitter AG stand in front of a furnace at a plant in Salzgitter, Germany, March 1, 2018.
Fabian Bimmer | Reuters
The European Union has reacted swiftly to U.S. President Donald Trump‘s 25% tariffs on steel…
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‘I feel utter anger’: From Canada to Europe, a movement to boycott US goods is spreading | Trump administration
The renowned German classical violinist Christian Tetzlaff was blunt in explaining why he and his quartet have cancelled a summer tour of the US.
“There seems to be a quietness or denial about what’s going on,” Tetzlaff said, describing his…
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Why More Spending Alone Will Not Keep the Continent Safe
The EU’s fragmented defence system, inefficiencies, and reliance on the US leave it dangerously unprepared.
Most mainstream discussions about European Union (EU) defence focus on whether NATO should set a higher military spending…
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European countries step up to help Ukraine amid pause in U.S. aid, intelligence sharing
In Saudi Arabia, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Ukrainian officials are meeting to discuss an end to Russia’s war, following the pause in U.S. military aid and intelligence sharing to Ukraine. Now, European leaders are stepping up to…
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EU Chief Says Member Countries Must Use a New Defense Loan to Buy European, Not American
BRUSSELS — European Union countries must purchase military equipment made in Europe under a new loan program meant to help the continent provide for its own security, a top EU official said Tuesday,…
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Russia-Ukraine war: Can Europe replace US aid for Ukraine?
It’s possible that three years of fighting between Russia and Ukraine could end — at least temporarily— in a matter of weeks. It’s more likely it could continue for months or even years.
US and allied intelligence agencies have concluded…
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Trump is making Europe great again
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Donald Trump will never win the Nobel Peace prize. But he should be a strong contender for the Charlemagne prize — which…
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Turkey Has Answers for a Vulnerable Europe
Facing a possibly existential security challenge, Europe needs to ask swift questions and find immediate solutions. It may not be to everyone’s taste given a history of troubled relations, but the continent has an obvious solution…
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