Trump says ready for ‘major’ Moscow sanctions if NATO stops buying Russian oil – POLITICO
Trump said he believes ending Russian oil purchases, combined with the imposition of tariffs on China of 50…
No, American monster trucks aren’t appearing on EU roads anytime soon – POLITICO
In the U.S., “the manufacturer simply puts its vehicle in the market and declares that it is compliant…
Vance calls Oval Office blowup with Zelenskyy ‘useful’ – POLITICO
But he added, “Do I think that it actually elucidated some of the real issues of disagreement between…
EU admits no real tariff negotiations with the US, only strategic compromise
German arms giant Rheinmetall is opening the country’s largest ammunition factory, which will also rank as the second-largest…
Europe must rally the anti-authoritarian alliance – POLITICO
First, EU countries that so wish should form an alliance with other countries in Europe, like the U.K.…
Moscow and Beijing would have cheered EU-US trade war, von der Leyen says – POLITICO
The pact caps most U.S. tariffs on EU goods at 15 percent, including on cars and pharmaceuticals, and…
Friedrich Merz wants to lead Europe on the economy. Can he? – POLITICO
“Merz is rare in Germany for presenting Trump’s re-election as a justification for transatlantic engagement,” wrote Jeremy Cliffe and…
Between a rock and a hard place – POLITICO
And last month, we finally witnessed the opening skirmishes of this battle: Just before parliament went into recess,…
Swiss lawmakers turn against F-35 deal after Trump’s tariff bombshell – POLITICO
Switzerland opted in 2021 for the F-35s over France’s Dassault Rafale, reportedly upsetting French President Emmanuel Macron. Domestically,…
Vance and Lammy host European, US, Ukrainian officials to talk ceasefire – POLITICO
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy earlier Saturday, Starmer said in the same…
Trump, EU chief meet in Scotland to avert transatlantic trade war – Firstpost
US President Donald Trump and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen planned to meet in Scotland on Sunday…
EU wants to boost G7 coordination to fend off Trump’s tariffs – POLITICO
Brussels is now trying to strike the right balance between keeping negotiating lines open and ensuring retaliation is…