Trade war
Canada’s Carney praises Trump’s nomination of Warsh to lead Fed
Canada’s prime minister called Kevin Warsh a “fantastic choice” to lead the Federal Reserve.
Eurozone growth better than expected at end of 2025
Cables show Trump’s moves on Greenland rattled other countries
US talks on Greenland went well but threat remains, Danish top diplomat says
EU will seek to cut US energy reliance after Trump’s Greenland threats
Starmer to Carney: No new world order please, we’re British
Trump threatens Canada with 100 percent tariffs over new China trade deal
The 5 Europeans deciding how to handle Trump
A summit of EU leaders in Brussels will chart a new course for transatlantic relations. But who wants what?
Europe could kick Trump where it hurts: The World Cup
Soccer chiefs may control Europe’s real anti-coercion instrument.
EU Parliament to ask Commission to deploy trade bazooka
Signal comes a day before EU leaders meet to find ways to respond to Donald Trump’s Greenland grab and tariff threats.
China pitches itself as reliable partner amid Trump threats
Vice Premier He Lifeng says the world shouldn’t slide back into “the law of the jungle, where the strong bully the weak.”
Trump’s a T-Rex and ‘pathetic’ leaders need to confront him, rages California’s Newsom
Leading Democrat launches broadside at politicians who bow to Trump: “You mate with him or he devours you, one or the other, and you need to stand up to it.”
EU clings to hope it can defuse Trump at Davos
European leaders are in watch-and-wait mode ahead of the U.S. president’s visit to the continent this week.
The EU’s magical, mystery trade weapon — and other options to nail Trump
POLITICO analyzes the actions that European leaders can consider when they gather for an emergency summit this week.
Merz seeks to dial down Trump trade tensions — while Macron talks tough
Tactical divide emerges between French and German leaders over response to U.S. president.
Trump envoy disinvited from Greenland dog sled race after US tariff threats
The Greenland Dog Sledding Association said the tourism company that invited Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has changed its mind.
UK rules out Trump Greenland tariff retaliation — for now
Disputes with the U.S. require “calm discussion,” the U.K. prime minister said.
German finance minister supports Macron on readying EU trade ‘bazooka’ against Trump
All eyes are on how far Germany and France can align on a riposte to Trump.
Fears grow over Europe’s soaring dependence on US gas imports
American LNG was meant to be a safe alternative to Russian gas. That’s no longer a given, with transatlantic relations in crisis.
‘Europe will not be blackmailed:’ Denmark embraces allies’ support on Greenland
“It is now even clearer that this is an issue that reaches far beyond our own borders,” Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said.
EU-US trade deal ‘on hold’ after new Trump tariffs
The pact, designed to avoid hefty tariffs on European exports, cannot be passed in light of Washington’s threats against Greenland, lawmakers say.
How Europe will try to save Greenland from Trump
POLITICO spoke with officials, diplomats, experts and NATO insiders to map out 4 potential strategies for deterring the U.S. president.
Trump administration fires warning shots over Big Tech regulations
Senior officials are freezing talks and hinting at trade probes amid ongoing discussions with the UK, EU and South Korea.
China is the real winner of the EU’s combustion engine ban reversal
Europe’s automakers have to compete globally but are at risk of getting shut out as emerging markets turn to electric vehicles.
Poll: The affordability crisis is disrupting politics in one country after another
The international poll illustrates the uphill battle many leaders face in trying to contain the intertwined economic and political backlash.
The real winners from Britain and South Korea’s new trade deal
Carmakers, Scotch whisky producers and South Korean Guinness drinkers are among the deal’s big winners.
Britain moves to combat Chinese overcapacity amid Trump’s trade war
The U.K. is facing pressure from the EU and U.S. to bolster its defenses against Chinese steel imports.
‘He’s going to be next’: Trump threatens Colombian president
Trump’s comments marked a steep escalation in his threats against the country.
Teresa Ribera is ‘not interested in competition,’ complains jilted Brussels bubble
The EU’s top trustbuster has yet to win over the elite crowd of lawyers, economists and lobbyists that adored her rock-star predecessor Margrethe Vestager.