Global markets rallied as President Trump signaled that the United States may stop fighting soon. But big questions remain about lingering damage.
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Markets Bet Big on a Quick End to the Iran War
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Europe, Worried by Other Global Crises, Agrees to Trump’s Trade Deal
The framework agreement will likely not do much for economic growth on either side. But it avoids new fissures on other foreign policy issues, particularly the war in Ukraine.
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Europe Is Finally Ready to Spend More on Defense. The Hard Part Is How.
After a yearslong debate over NATO spending, European nations are poised to commit more funds to deter Russia. Now the region must decide how to unify its fragmented manufacturing.
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As Trump Returns to G7, Rift With Allies Is Even Deeper
In 2018, the president called for the group to embrace Russia and stormed out of the summit. Now he is seeking to shrink America’s military role abroad and embarking on a more expansive trade war.
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The Former C.I.A. Officer Capitalizing On Europe’s Military Spending Boom
Eric Slesinger made a career shift from the spy agency to venture capital, championing military start-ups as Europe beefed up its defenses amid an uncertain relationship with the United States.
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Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs Are Coming, but at a Cost to U.S. Alliances
President Trump is already showing signs of concern that his targets may team up against him.
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Trump Celebrates Disruption in Speech to Congress, and Avoids the Costs
The president’s speech to Congress covered tariffs, Ukraine and cuts to the federal work force but did little to address the perils that accompany the abrupt shifts he has engineered.
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After More Calls to Step Down, Biden Faces a New Test
Fresh calls from lawmakers and donors to step down have increased pressure on the president, as he prepares to hold a crucial news conference.
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Biden’s High-Stakes Moment: Tonight’s NATO News Conference
The president’s allies, doubters and enemies will be watching for any evidence of stumbles as he fields questions from reporters.
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U.S. Tries New Tack on Russian Disinformation: Pre-Empting It
The State Department’s Global Engagement Center is taking the unusual step of disclosing a covert Russian operation when it is barely off the ground.
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Israel-Hamas War Adds to Surge in Global Weapons Sales
Israel’s conflict with Hamas, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the rise of China have brought a boom for weapons makers and a chance for Washington to build closer military ties to other countries.