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in Europe‘Terrifying’: Trump’s Cabinet picks set off unease in Europe
Gabbard, a former congresswoman who is understood for amplifying conspiracy theories, assembly with Syrian chief Bashar Assad and embracing Russian President Vladimir Putin, was considered as a very gorgeous alternative. “This is actually terrifying,” Nathalie Loiseau, former French Europe minister below President Emmanuel Macron and now a European lawmaker in his Renew Europe group, posted […] More
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in EuropeUK’s Reeves pledges to ‘work intently’ with Trump as tariff risk looms
The chancellor made the remarks whereas talking Thursday night time at her first Mansion House occasion, the place she additionally outlined reforms to spice up the City of London by permitting further danger within the U.Ok. monetary system, amongst different coverage maneuvers. Donald Trump gained the U.S. election in a landslide final week, and has […] More
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in EuropeTrump’s tariff warfare is imminent, Macron and Draghi warn Europe
The Trump administration “will proceed to guard [its interests] on the threat of dismantling worth chains between Europeans and Americans,” Macron warned, whereas urging Brussels to take motion with a extra aggressive commerce coverage of its personal, constructing on the instance of latest EU tariffs on Chinese electrical autos. “Trump’s election is a second of […] More
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in EuropeTrump victory may torpedo UK’s Chagos Islands deal
“Diego Garcia was described to me by a senior Trump advisor as crucial island on the planet so far as America was involved,” he mentioned. The Independent reported Wednesday that Trump’s transition workforce “has requested authorized recommendation from the Pentagon over the settlement” and will search to kill the deal amid nationwide safety considerations. Responding […] More
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in EuropeOkonjo-Iweala is unchallenged for second time period as WTO chief
Neither Trump nor his marketing campaign has explicitly stated they oppose Okonjo-Iweala getting a second time period. But Trump’s former U.S. commerce consultant, Robert Lighthizer, labeled her as “China’s ally in Geneva” in his 2023 ebook, “No Trade Is Free.” Speedy process: For its half, the Biden administration has expressed concern concerning the WTO’s accelerated […] More
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in EuropeItaly ‘cherishes’ Chinese funding, desires extra
Chinese funding in Italy is “beneath potential” and will improve, Italian President Sergio Mattarella stated on a go to to Beijing. Italy’s commerce with China wants “re-balancing” between import and export, Mattarella advised Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Friday, Sky Tg24 reported. Mattarella famous that the worth of Italy-China commerce doubled from 2016 to 2022 […] More
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in EuropeClimate world absorbs a actuality they’d hoped to keep away from: Trump is again
The morning of his victory, nevertheless, noticed a barrage of statements speaking down Trump’s seemingly affect on plans to gradual greenhouse fuel emissions, in an try to calm nervous clear expertise markets and to current the transition as a fait accompli. “Those investing in clear power are already having fun with large wins by way […] More
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in EuropeTrump’s in. Here’s what it means for Europe.
In a method, this can be a blessing in disguise for the EU, forcing European governments to work extra carefully collectively and make daring choices — akin to agreeing to joint borrowing to spice up the bloc’s protection trade. France may revive discussions on the European side of its nuclear doctrine, whereas Brussels and London […] More
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in EuropeBritain braces for a Trump tariff battle
After the primary Trump administration slapped metal and aluminum tariffs on the EU in 2018, when Britain was nonetheless a member, Brussels retaliated with tariffs on all the things from Harley Davidson bikes to Levi denims and bourbon. But companies on each side of the Atlantic concern retaliation, stated Duncan Edwards, CEO of the transatlantic […] More
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in EuropeThe streets of Philadelphia brace for America’s most divisive election
The different facet, whereas often making its level at a decrease quantity, is simply as blinkered. On her weeknight night present on MSNBC, progressive commentator Joy Reid makes no significant effort to stability her views or these of her anti-Trump visitors. She advised viewers Trump is a harmful “felon on probation awaiting sentencing” who has […] More
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in EuropeChina complains to Prague about EU duties on EVs and asks for assist
Ling Ji, China’s vice minister of commerce, advised Czech officers on Sunday that “China disagrees with and doesn’t settle for” this determination, in response to a press release launched by the Chinese Ministry of Commerce. He additionally stated that Beijing hopes that the Prague authorities will “play an lively function” in creating “political will and […] More
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in EuropeHow Brexit helped Britain lose the Chagos Islands
Finally, following years of negotiations, the Labour administration introduced on Oct. 3 that — after greater than half a century — it could hand over sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, albeit with carve-outs to guard the U.Okay./U.S. airbase on Diego Garcia. Looking again, Sands sees Britain’s EU departure as a significant contributor. “Brexit […] More
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