Category: United States International Relations

Trump Officials Prepare Tariff Exemptions, Seeking to Lower Food Prices

If the proposal goes into effect, it would be the latest rollback of one of President Trump’s key economic policies over concerns about affordability.
Canadian Travel to the United States Falls for 10th Consecutive Month

The drop has been reflected in air and car travel, according to Canadian statistics. Tensions over tariffs placed by the Trump administration spurred calls for Canadians to spend their money at home.
In Cozying Up to Trump, Leaders Hedge Their Reliance on Moscow and Beijing

President Trump has made it easier for countries that are close to Russia and China to build ties with the United States. Those countries are embracing the opportunity.
Five Key Takeaways From the Supreme Court Tariff Argument

The Supreme Court justices grappled with the legality of President Trump’s tariffs in an oral argument that stretched for almost three hours.
Key Justices Cast a Skeptical Eye on Trump’s Tariffs

The Supreme Court is considering whether the president acted legally when he used a 1977 emergency statute to impose tariffs on scores of countries.
The Economic and Legal Case Against Trump’s Tariffs

A key part of the president’s trade policy faces scrutiny by the Supreme Court this week, with huge implications for business.
NASA Gets Moon Lander Plan B’s From SpaceX and Blue Origin

As NASA worries that China will win the next moon race, Elon Musk and his company tangled with critics.
In China Truce on Tariffs and Rare Earths, National Security Controls Are Bargaining Chip

Some analysts say Beijing won a major victory in its trade talks: Getting the U.S. to withdraw a national security measure that previously was not under discussion.
Why Investors Seem Underwhelmed by the Trump-Xi Meeting

The highly anticipated event covered a lot of ground on tariff and trade barriers, but questions remain about reaching a lasting accord.
As Trump Weighs Sale of Advanced A.I. Chips to China, Critics Sound Alarm

The president signaled he would discuss the sale of Nvidia’s Blackwell chips in a summit on Thursday, a move U.S. officials warned would be a “massive” national security mistake.
Sanctions Lifted on a Putin-Backed Autocrat After Lobbying by Trump Allies

The move benefits the Serbian politician Milorad Dodik, who had received support from Rudolph W. Giuliani, Michael T. Flynn, Laura Loomer and high-priced lobbyists.
As Trump Tariffs Canada, Carney Turns to Asia for Trade

Mark Carney is pitching Canada as a predictable and responsible alternative to the United States.