Ukraine, Donald Trump and Europe
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France and Italy have refused to participate in Donald Trump’s plan to send US-made weapons to Ukraine. Governments across Europe are pondering whether to take part in the $10bn initiative. It will involve Ukraine’s allies on the continent,
Since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, the Russian military has forcibly transported about 20,000 Ukrainian children into Russian territory.
U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs threaten the American economy at least as much the European one, German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil said on Wednesday, calling for a "fair deal" with the Americans.
Early this year, when Donald Trump was threatening to turn his back on NATO unless its members dramatically increased their annual contributions to the military alliance (“If they don’t pay, I’m not going to defend them”),
Packing up and relocating to France, or any other country, will be an adjustment. But it is clear that an era of U.S. brain drain is beginning, as researchers and scientists seek opportunities in places where academic freedom and research are still valued.
European Union officials have drawn up plans to impose levies on American imports, but questions abound about whether they would go through with them.
American company Venture Global reaches two major liquefied natural gas supply deals with European energy firms following trade discussions between President Trump and European leaders.