Category: European Union

Why Europe Really, Really Needs a Mild Winter

The New York Times – Business:
The economy has been resilient despite higher prices stemming from the war in the Middle East, but that could change quickly if cold weather forces countries to tap depleted gas reserves.
Carney Calls for E.U.-Canada Pact Amid ‘Ferocious Storm’

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Prime Minister Mark Carney told European lawmakers that an alliance would help to secure sovereignty and independence for his country. The moves come amid a historic low for U.S. ties with Canada.
E.U.-Canada Ambitions Face Reality Check as Trump Bristles

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The bloc’s offer of “associate member” status to Ottawa shows how U.S. allies are pulling closer together. But their plans face significant obstacles.
Trump Wanted Canada as the 51st State. He Ended Up Pushing It Toward the European Union.

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The invitation by the E.U. for Canada to become an “associate member” is a sign of Mr. Trump’s brand of diplomacy, which often involves threatening America’s closest friends.
How Fighting Fires Became an All-of-Europe Project

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The European Union isn’t known for firefighting expertise. But with the continent ablaze, Brussels is playing a growing role.
Measuring the Cost of Trump’s Multiple Wars

The New York Times – Business:
Voters and some Republican lawmakers are growing weary of President Trump’s trade battles and the economic fallout from fighting in the Middle East.
China’s Surging Exports Loom Over Trump’s Talks With Xi

The New York Times – Business:
China’s exports grew by a quarter in the month of August, weeks before its leader, Xi Jinping, is set to meet with President Trump in Washington.
Thousands of Serbs Gather to Mourn Ratko Mladic, the ‘Butcher of Bosnia’

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The government insisted the funeral was a private affair, even as government ministers attended and state-controlled news media lavished praise on the convicted war criminal.
Trump Threatens to Halt Some Trade Unless the Fed Cuts Rates

The New York Times – Business:
The president said he could halt trade between the United States and countries with which it has a trade deficit if the central bank doesn’t do his bidding.
At G20 Meeting, Scott Bessent Accuses China of Flooding the World With Cheap Exports

The New York Times – Business:
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent accused China for flooding the world with its cheap exports.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Says US Has Support for Economic War Against Iran

The New York Times – Business:
The Treasury secretary is also facing pushback on the Trump administration’s trade policies at the global gathering.
UK Prime Minister Burnham Arrives in Ukraine as Russia Amps Up Warnings

The New York Times – On the Runway:
In his first foreign trip since taking office, Prime Minister Andy Burnham affirmed support for Kyiv despite new warnings from Moscow of potential consequences.