International Relations – Page 4

Trump’s Rift With Europe Adds Fuel to a Rally in Defense Stocks

A flurry of trading has helped push the Pan-European Stoxx 600 index to a record high as investors expect Europe’s governments to increase military spending.

By Bernhard Warner

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Taiwan Prepares for Trump’s Tariffs, and a Changed Washington

Taiwanese officials, facing a more transactional U.S. relationship, have traveled to Washington to float energy deals and defend the island’s semiconductors.

By Chris Buckley and Catie Edmondson

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Europe’s Trump Playbook: Offer Carrots but Warn That You Have a Big Stick

The European Union’s so-called Trump task force spent 2024 preparing for a possible trade dispute. Specifics are secret, but guiding principles are becoming clear.

By Jeanna Smialek

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U.S. Postal Service Reverses Decision to Halt Parcel Service From China

The Postal Service will continue to accept parcels from Hong Kong and China despite a new executive order that will require greater inspection of packages.

By Keith Bradsher Ana Swanson and Jordyn Holman