Tag: relations
Trump claims ‘total reset’ in US-China trade relations after tariff talks in Geneva
US president praises ‘very good’ discussions as top US and Chinese officials meet over trade war triggered by Trump’s tariff blitz Donald Trump has hailed a “total reset” in US-China trade relations after the first day of talks between top American and Chinese officials in Geneva aimed at defusing a trade war sparked by his…
What Will Trump’s Tariffs Do to EU-China Trade Relations?
Tariffs The European Union is deepening other trade partnerships as U.S. relations sour. But with China, the relationship could get closer — or more combative. By Jeanna Smialek Reporting from Brussels President Trump’s tariffs mean that companies across the European Union and around the world are at risk of losing access to the world’s largest…
Steve Rosenberg: Trump takes US-Russia relations on rollercoaster ride
If I was writing a Russian language course for 2025, Lesson One would definitely contain the phrase for rollercoaster: Amerikanskiye gorki. It means, literally, American Hills. How appropriate. After all, with President Donald Trump now operating the ride, and Vladimir Putin pressing some of the buttons, US-Russian relations have become one of late, with highs…
Warming Trend in U.S.-Russia Relations Leaves Ukraine in a Tough Spot
Trump Administration Trump’s recent moves, including a conversation with Putin and a demand for Ukrainian mineral rights, are worrisome signs for Zelensky. By Andrew E. Kramer Reporting from Kyiv, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine was already facing a daunting week as foreign officials gathered in Europe for talks about his country’s future. The Trump…
Rachel Reeves heads to China to build bridges, but a new golden era of relations is impossible
Seeking business partners post-Brexit is sound policy, but even in these darker geopolitical times the UK will ultimately side with the US Rachel Reeves will fly with a delegation of City grandees to China this week as Labour seeks closer economic links with Beijing as part of its quest for growth. With the outlook increasingly…
UK-EU youth mobility scheme key to better EU relations, says top diplomat
Germany’s ambassador to UK suggests Starmer will have to agree to concessions like youth mobility in order to secure economic benefits Keir Starmer’s efforts to reset Britain’s relations with its European allies is contingent upon a UK-EU youth mobility scheme, a top diplomat has indicated. Miguel Berger, Germany’s ambassador to the UK, said stability across…
Are reality TV stars employees? The National Labor Relations Board says yes
By Eric Deggans , Eleana Tworek NPR’s Eric Deggans asks Sonia Rao of The Washington Post about labor protections for people on reality television shows. ERIC DEGGANS, HOST: Reality TV has given us some of pop culture’s most viral moments. (SOUNDBITE OF MONTAGE) NENE LEAKES: I was shocked, honey. I was in tears almost. And…