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UK risks becoming ‘island of strangers’, says PM as he unveils immigration plans
Sir Keir Starmer said without controls on immigration “we risk becoming an island of strangers, not a nation that walks forward together”. The Prime Minister was speaking at press conference ahead of the Immigration White Paper.
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Starmer arrives in Norway for Joint Expeditionary Force summit
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is greeted by Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Støre as he arrives for a meeting of the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) in Oslo, Norway. Starmer also gives brief remarks.
Press Association
EU-UK talks making ‘good progress’ says Downing Street after von der Leyen visit
Talks on strengthening UK-EU relations have made “good progress”, Downing Street has said following a meeting between Sir Keir Starmer and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen. The Prime Minister welcomed Ms von der Leyen...
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Starmer 'really pleased' UK and EU relations reset as European Commissioner welcomed to No 10
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and European Commissioner held talks in Downing Street where Ms von der Leyen said the UK could join the European security programme, with migration top of the agenda. Welcoming his “friend” to Downing...
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Trump, Italy's Meloni discuss trade deals at White House amid tariff uncertainty
President Trump met with Italy's prime minister Thursday as the two look to bolster trade negotiations. (Scripps News)
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Trump and Italy's Meloni meet at White House
President Trump met with Italy's prime minister Thursday as the two look to bolster trade negotiations. (Scripps News)
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US begins collecting tariffs from 86 nations; China, EU increase tariffs on US goods
The U.S. has begun collecting additional tariffs from 86 countries, which is causing a major shake up in the global economy. (Scripps News)
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Taoiseach urges UK and EU to find 'sensible landing zone' to resolve dispute over tariffs
Irish premier Micheal Martin has urged the EU and US to find a “sensible landing zone” to resolve the dispute over tariffs. Taoiseach Mr Martin said it was important that the European bloc adopts a “strategic” approach to the issue of...
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Trump administration's 'antipathy' towards the EU is 'misplaced', says Taoiseach
Taoiseach Micheal Martin has said the US administration’s “antipathy” towards the EU is “misplaced” after US President Donald Trump announced tariffs on the European bloc.
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State Department spokesman on tariffs, NATO, and deportations
While Trump's tariffs have drawn backlash from some world leaders, a State Department spokesman told Scripps News they're about bolstering U.S. security, which, in turn, strengthens global security. (Scripps News)
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Micheal Martin: Ireland and the EU will “weather this storm” in the face of US tariffs - full briefing
Irish premier Micheal Martin has said that Ireland and the EU will “weather this storm” in the face of US tariffs. “There is no doubt that the imposition of tariffs by the US will have an adverse impact,” Mr Martin said in Dublin on...
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US tariffs on world-wide scale could create recessionary trends, Taoiseach says
The imposition of US tariffs on a world-wide scale and at a high level could create recessionary trends across the globe, the Irish premier has warned. Micheal Martin said he is concerned about the impact on investments and jobs in...
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Irish deputy premier Simon Harris reacts to US tariffs
Irish deputy premier Simon Harris reacts to US tariffs. This comes after US President Donald Trump announced 20% tariffs on EU exports to the US.
Bloomberg
Trump Tariffs Hit US Trading Partners: How Will China React?
US President Donald Trump imposed the steepest American tariffs in a century that will see at least a 10% tariff on all exporters to the US, with even higher duties on some 60 nations. China now faces a tariff of well above 50% on many...
Bloomberg
Not 'Liberation Day' for Most Americans: Myron Brilliant
"Companies are going to hold on to capital if we don't see a clear sign where this is all leading to," says says Myron Brilliant, former Head of International Affairs at the US Chamber of Commerce, ahead of fresh US tariffs....
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EU Could Use Anti-Coercion Tool Against US Tariffs, says Former Trade Negotiator
If US tariffs seek to pressure a change in European policy, the EU will have "no other option," but to trigger its Anti-Coercion Instrument, says Ignacio García Bercero, Non-Resident Fellow at Bruegel. García Bercero, who served as the...
Bloomberg
Trump Tariffs: Europe Readies Ahead of Announcement
US President Donald Trump's team is finalizing the plans for sweeping tariffs ahead of a Rose Garden event scheduled for 4 p.m. on Wednesday, people familiar with the discussions said. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen...
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Le Pen's French Presidential Bid May Not Be Over
The Paris court of appeals said it should be able to rule on Marine Le Pen's legal team's challenge to her conviction and election ban by the summer of 2026 -- much sooner than expected, boosting the far-right leader's hopes of running...
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Le Pen Lashes Out at 'Political' Ruling
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen lashed out at the decision to bar her from running for elected office for five years, saying it effectively eliminated her from the 2027 presidential race. "I didn't expect the judges would go that...
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EU Has 'Power to Push Back' on Tariffs, Von Der Leyen Says
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday that the European Union has the right tools needed to protect people and the prosperity of the bloc in light of upcoming trade tariffs coming from President Donald...
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Taoiseach says EU will be 'strategic' in response to a potential trade war with the US
Taoiseach Micheal Martin said the European Union will be “strategic” in its response if US President Donald Trump launches a trade war, saying the EU does not want to “invite more damage”.
Bloomberg
Defense Spending Faceoff: Can the EU Still Rely on the US?
The Economist editor-in-chief Zanny Minton Beddoes breaks down the EU's shock following President Donald Trump's inauguration and his approach to dealing with Europe. Beddoes asks whether Europe needs "to think about having a plan B in...
Bloomberg
EU Plans Concessions to Make for Trump on Tariffs
The EU is identifying concessions to make to the Trump administration to secure the partial removal of US tariffs. Tyler Kendall reports on "Bloomberg Open Interest."
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US Pushing to Control Future Major Ukraine Investment
The US is pushing to control all major future infrastructure and mineral investments in Ukraine. According to a draft document obtained by Bloomberg News, President Donald Trump's administration is demanding the "right of first offer" on...