Trump’s tariffs

The Canadian prime minister thanked Ursula von der Leyen for opening the door - then described a much larger structure, and never once named Donald Trump

PM Mark Carney’s main public events in Strasbourg today are an address to the European Parliament plenary

Senior Democrats argued the bill expands presidential tariff power, does not tightly mandate sanctions, and could raise prices at home if used broadly

The biggest debates are likely to center on whether Trump went too far with his aggressive use of tariffs and military interventions in Iran and Venezuela

Both sides seek to reduce over-reliance on the United States, especially in light of potential U.S. tariff policies under President Donald Trump

Key developments include the announced withdrawal of 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany and a fresh announcement of higher tariffs on European cars and trucks

MEPs added strong, enforceable safeguards to ensure reciprocity, protect EU industry, and maintain political oversight

The socialist PM Pedro Sánchez's has positioned himself as Europe's persistent 'pebble in Trump's shoe'

By framing a "golden age" of economic growth, Trump aims to bolster Republicans in the midterms, but fact-checks on wars, oil, inflation, and tariffs could undermine his narrative

The current situation is not conducive to delivering 'fair, balanced, and mutually beneficial' transatlantic trade and investment”, the EU executive said

European leaders, led by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, are rallying for a coordinated response ahead of his March visit to Washington

The Turnberry EU's concessions - such as zero tariffs on U.S. aircraft, semiconductors, and farm goods - may persist without reciprocal U.S. relief, exacerbating imbalances