The trade deal reached between the United States and the European Union last summer is now at risk of falling apart after President Donald Trump threatened more tariffs on some of its members over their support for Greenland‘s autonomy. Trump on Saturday slapped new 10% levies on Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, […]

New Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) hit notes of bipartisanship, spoke about affordability, and emphasized her resistance to the Trump administration‘s agenda in her inaugural address on Saturday. Spanberger, clad in a bright-white overcoat with gold accents, made her first speech as Virginia governor soon after she was sworn in. OPINION: DEMOCRATS’ ‘IMMUNITY BY INSANITY’ […]

NAHARIYA, Israel (AP) — Israel’s government is objecting to the White House announcement of leaders who will play a role in overseeing next steps in Gaza. The rare criticism from Israel of its close ally in Washington says the Gaza executive committee “was not coordinated with Israel and is contrary to its policy,” without details. Saturday’s statement also said Prime Minister […]

ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay (AP) — The European Union and the Mercosur bloc of South American countries formally signed a long-sought landmark free trade agreement on Saturday, capping more than a quarter-century of torturous negotiations to strengthen commercial ties in the face of rising protectionism and trade tensions around the world. The signing ceremony in Paraguay’s humid capital of […]