Category: Politics and Government

What’s Behind Trump’s Love-Hate Relationship With Canada

Canada is one of the United States’ largest trading partners, but President Trump wants to either take it or leave it.
Clock Ticks Down Toward Sweeping Tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China

President Trump could still choose to pause the tariffs he is threatening to put on America’s largest trading partners Tuesday, but industries are preparing for the worst.
Greenland’s Minerals: The Harsh Reality Behind the Glittering Promise

There is excitement about the potentially lucrative resources scattered around the island, especially the rare earths. But extreme weather, fired-up environmentalists and other factors have tempered hopes of a bonanza.
Why Does Every Play Seem Political Now?

Theater about current events — both literally and abstractly — is changing the conversation between playwrights, directors and their audiences.
What Do We Want From Political Theater?

Playwrights and directors wrestle with how a piece of art can galvanize its audience.
Oscars Audience Size Poses a Test of Hollywood’s Cultural Relevance

Worries about the award show’s TV viewership, a barometer of the industry’s influence, are rumbling through the movie capital.
U.S. Terminates Funding for Polio, H.I.V., Malaria and Nutrition Programs Around the World

Here are some of the 5,800 contracts the Trump administration formally canceled this week in a wave of terse emails.
Europe Relaxes Rules on Company Climate Reports

Officials are seeking to boost competitiveness and reduce the regulatory burden on businesses during what a European commissioner called a “perilous” time.
What Germany’s Election Result Means for Its Economy

The next German government faces calls to loosen borrowing rules, slash energy costs and spur innovation. It won’t be easy.
Jerry Butler, Singer Known as the Iceman, Dies at 85

Known for his resounding baritone and his courtly manner, he briefly led the Impressions before beginning a successful solo career.
When Germany Votes, It Will Be About the Economy

The country’s competitiveness has stagnated and its once-powerful industries are suffering. Just ask these executives.
Chinese Hospital Bankruptcies Soar Amid Financial Strains

Still recovering from heavy spending during the pandemic, hospitals are squeezed by a slumping economy and government efforts to curb health care spending.