US allies worldwide decry Trump’s car tariffs and threaten retaliation
Friendly countries around the globe join China in insisting import taxes are harmful to all, including Washington Governments from Tokyo to Berlin and Ottawa to...
Category : European Union
Donald Trump announces new 25% tariffs on cars from overseas
Canada’s prime minister, Mark Carney, describes the levies as a ‘direct attack’ and vows to defend Canadian workers and companies Donald Trump announced plans to...
Trump says EU tariffs will ‘definitely happen’ as Mexico, Canada and China retaliate
Trump takes softer line on UK, saying ‘I think that one can be worked out’, while Mexico and Canada vow levies and to strengthen ties...
Pressure grows on EU to freeze minerals deal with Rwanda over DRC fighting
Belgium leads calls for suspension of agreement after Rwanda-backed rebels captured city of Goma The EU is under mounting pressure to suspend a controversial minerals...
Bulgarian police ‘blocked rescue’ of teenage migrants who froze to death
Report by rights groups alleges border police refused to rescue boys and blocked activists’ efforts to save them Bulgarian authorities have been accused of ignoring...
How the world has responded to Trump’s Paris climate agreement withdrawal
From Europe to Africa and South America, countries reaffirm commitment to tackle crisis World leaders, senior ministers and key figures in climate diplomacy have, one...
Europe overhauls funding to Tunisia after Guardian exposes migrant abuse
Allegations of rape, beatings and collusion by EU-funded security forces prompt shift in migration arrangements The European Commission is fundamentally overhauling how it makes payments...
Halt illegal imports of conflict minerals from DRC, campaigners urge EU
Law to stop armed groups profiting from trade in gold, tin, tungsten and tantalum is being breached, rights groups say The European Union has been...
Reeves’ drive for growth seeks China lifeline after UK market turmoil
Chancellor’s mission to Beijing weighted with greater expectations Rachel Reeves hailed a new era of “respectful and consistent future relations with China” as pressure grew...
Hungary invites Netanyahu to visit as world leaders split over ICC arrest warrant
Viktor Orbán says he will not enforce ICC decision that requires court members to detain Israeli PM if he enters their country Middle East crisis...
