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‘Tariff war, a trade war or any other type of war’ — China says it’s ready to…
This photo shows a general view of a screen broadcasting live footage of China's President Xi Jinping attending the opening session of the National People's Congress (NPC) as seen outside a shopping mall in Beijing on March 5, 2025. Greg…
Trump says a ‘little disturbance’ from tariffs is OK, as markets reel from trade war
U.S. President Donald Trump delivers a speech to a joint session of Congress, in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 4, 2025. Kevin Lamarque | ReutersPresident Donald Trump conceded before a joint…
Trump touts BlackRock’s Panama Canal ports deal, says U.S. is ‘reclaiming’…
US President Donald Trump speaks during an address to a joint session of Congress at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on March 4, 2025. Mandel Ngan | Via ReutersPresident Donald Trump on Tuesday touted the U.S. asset management firm…
Trump could scale back Canada, Mexico tariffs Wednesday, Lutnick says
President Donald Trump will "probably" announce tariff compromise deals with Canada and Mexico soon, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Tuesday. The potential agreements would likely involve scaling back at least part of Trump's…
EU chief proposes plan to ‘urgently’ increase defense spending by mobilizing around $840
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen arrives to give a press conference on the "Defence package" at the EU Commission headquarters in Brussels on March 4, 2025. (Photo by Nicolas TUCAT / AFP) (Photo by NICOLAS…
Trump halts all U.S. military aid to Ukraine, White House official says
U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., Feb. 28, 2025. Brian Snyder | ReutersU.S. President Donald Trump has paused all military aid to Ukraine…
EU leaders prepare ‘concrete’ measures on defense financing, sources say
LONDON — The European Union is expected to announce "concrete" measures on boosting defense financing this week, sources told CNBC, as Europe and the United States clash over support for Ukraine.The 27 EU leaders will gather in Brussels…
JD Vance blasted on Vermont ski trip for Zelenskyy clash
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance speaks during a swearing-in ceremony for newly confirmed CIA Director John Ratcliffe at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building at the White House on Jan. 23, 2025 in Washington, DC. Kent Nishimura | Getty…
Trump signs order making English the official U.S. language
US President Donald Trump waits to greet British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the entrance of the West Wing of the White House in Washington, DC, on February 27, 2025. Carl Court | Afp | Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump on Saturday…
After Trump clash, Ukraine’s Zelenskyy gets warm UK welcome before European summit
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shake hands during a bilateral meeting at 10 Downing Street ahead of a summit of European leaders, on March 1, 2025, in London.Peter Nicholls | Via…