The alliance of emerging economies hopes to offer a counterweight to the United States and other Western powers. But military strikes on Iran are testing its unity.
Category: United States International Relations
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Why China Isn’t Lecturing Trump About His Costly Bill
Beijing has a history of warning Washington about the safety of its Treasury holdings. This time it may have reasons to stay silent, at least publicly.
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Trump Says U.S. Has Reached Trade Deal With Vietnam
The president said he had agreed to initial trade terms with Vietnam, the second country to strike a limited deal after Mr. Trump threatened steep tariffs.
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Trump’s Threat of More Tariffs Slows Trade Deals
As America’s largest trading partners race toward deals, they are increasingly worried about being hit with future tariffs on their critical industries.
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As Trade Deadline Nears, Europe Preps for a Scant Outline of a Deal
President Trump’s administration once promised 90 deals in 90 days. When it comes to the European Union, it may be more of a framework.
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Greenland Gets a Little Easier to Visit as United Starts Nonstop Flights
United Airlines has started a seasonal, nonstop flight from Newark to the capital of the Arctic island that President Trump wants to acquire.
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Trump Administration Signals Trade Talks May Extend Beyond July Deadline
The Treasury secretary said negotiations with some countries might last until Labor Day, signaling that the White House may hold back from imposing tariffs on some trading partners in early July.
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The Evolution of Trump’s Views on Foreign Aid
The administration has gutted agencies like U.S.A.I.D., and President Trump has denigrated their work as wasteful and rife with fraud. His views on humanitarian assistance have seesawed since he entered political life.
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Chinese Companies Set Their Sights on Brazil
Confronted with tariffs and scrutiny in the United States and Europe, Chinese consumer brands are betting that they can become household names in Latin America’s biggest economy.