
US Recalibrates Canada Tariffs as Trade Tensions Reshape Supply Chains
Washington will lift 50% duties on selected Canadian goods while targeting new categories, forcing companies to reassess sourcing, pricing and cross-border investment.

Washington will lift 50% duties on selected Canadian goods while targeting new categories, forcing companies to reassess sourcing, pricing and cross-border investment.

Merz says unconditional transatlantic friendship may be over, framing U.S.-Germany tensions as a strategic test for security and growth.

Finland summoned Russia's ambassador after a Russian Il-20 reconnaissance plane reportedly entered Finnish airspace for three minutes, highlighting rising regional security concerns.

Germany defends the International Criminal Court as the U.S. intensifies its campaign against the tribunal, highlighting competing visions for international justice and sovereignty.

The US has intensified military strikes against Iran targeting maritime interference in the Strait of Hormuz following tanker attacks, escalating regional tensions and economic sanctions.

Ukraine’s Zelensky proposes a National Pantheon and new 'Order of Europe' amid diplomatic tensions with Poland over historical recognition and national honors.

Poland’s opposition leader Jarosław Kaczyński urges blocking Ukraine’s EU accession talks amid diplomatic disputes and ahead of Poland’s 2027 elections.

Russia closes Romanian consulate in St. Petersburg, declaring acting consul persona non grata in response to Romania shutting Russian consulate in Constanța after a drone incident.

Belgium issued one-day visas to five Taliban representatives to attend an EU meeting in Brussels on Afghan deportations, highlighting complex migration and security challenges.

Abelardo de la Espriella’s electoral victory in Colombia signals a shift toward deregulation and militarized security policies, backed by U.S. right-wing support and promising closer bilateral cooperation.

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani cancels US visit after Donald Trump’s offensive remarks about PM Giorgia Meloni, highlighting diplomatic tensions between Italy and the US.

Bolivia and the US sign their first drug control agreement since 2008, marking renewed cooperation amid longstanding diplomatic tensions and aiming to curb cocaine trafficking.

Ukraine apologized to Greece for a maritime drone incident near Lefkada, attributing it to ongoing Russian aggression and underscoring commitments to maritime law and bilateral ties.

NATO confirms the drone that crashed in Romania is Russian-made, leading to calls for stronger air defenses and diplomatic retaliation amid regional tensions.

Russia threatens to suspend duty-free gas and oil supplies to Armenia as Yerevan pursues closer ties with the EU, risking critical energy and trade cooperation.

The ifo Institute warns that US tariff hikes on EU cars risk triggering a German recession in 2026 if the EU retaliates, threatening the country's vital automotive exports amid escalating trade tensions.

Israel denies receiving evidence from Ukraine concerning stolen grain on a Russian ship docked at Haifa, highlighting diplomatic and trade tensions.

US President Trump sees strategic value in Putin attending the 2026 G20 Miami summit amid ongoing tensions but notes uncertainty about Russia's official invitation and participation.

The US mediates a three-week extension of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire and hosts leaders to advance historic peace negotiations, impacting regional stability and business prospects.