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.
Category: Rubio, Marco
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Trump Wanted Canada as the 51st State. He Ended Up Pushing It Toward the European Union.
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U.S. Intelligence Warns of China Theft Over Sale of F-35 Jets to Saudis
The New York Times – On the Runway:Internal reports, including one from the Pentagon’s Defense Intelligence Agency, say China could acquire U.S. jet technology through spying or cooperation with Saudi Arabia.
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Trump Approves $2.8 Billion Arms Sale to Israel, Including 40,000 One-Ton Bombs
The New York Times – On the Runway:The package would be among the largest deliveries of U.S. munitions to Israel.
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Trump’s Venezuelan Oil Deal Relies on a Powerful and Divisive Partner
The New York Times – Business:The administration will work with a private Venezuelan oil company that has close ties to the country’s government.
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Echoing Trump, Latin America’s Leaders Boost Allies Across Borders
The New York Times – On the Runway:With cheers, endorsements and insults for rivals and “wokismo,” a new crop of right-wing leaders are openly stepping into one another’s elections.
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Trump Wants to Move On From the Middle East. It’s Not Letting Him.
The New York Times – On the Runway:President Trump is eager to declare success in Iran and Gaza, but he is struggling to impose his will in either conflict.
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Russian Oil Shipment Puts Focus on Kremlin Spy Outpost in Cuba
The New York Times – Business:Moscow may be challenging President Trump’s effort to choke Cuba’s economy. China also has suspected listening posts on the island.
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How Trump and His Advisers Miscalculated Iran’s Response to War
The New York Times – Business:In the lead-up to the U.S.-Israeli attack, President Trump downplayed the risks to the energy markets as a short-term concern that should not overshadow the mission to decapitate the Iranian regime.