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US federal court blocks Trump from imposing sweeping global tariffs

The New York-based US Court of International Trade delivered the ruling dealing a crucial blow to President Trump’s signature set of economic policies which have rattled global markets, frustrated trade partners and raised fears of growing inflation.

USA

Fearing Trump ire, corporate America ditches Pride month

After many years of sponsoring traditional Pride events in the United States, some big companies are yielding to pressure from the Trump administration to ditch DEI policies.

Canada

Trump says Canada will have to pay €54bn to join 'Golden Dome' plan

The US president added that it would be free if Canada decided to become the country's 51st state.

Europe News

US aid cuts leave humanitarian sector in crisis, warns lead aid organisation

US cuts to humanitarian aid created a critical funding gap, threatening the ability of organisations like the Danish Refugee Council to support millions in need. Charlotte Slente, the Council’s Secretary General, warns the global humanitarian and development response is at serious risk.

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Business

Trump Media eyes Bitcoin reserve with €2.3 billion investor backing

US President Donald Trump's media company said on Tuesday that institutional investors will buy $2.5 billion (around €2.3bn) in the company's stock with the proceeds going to build up a bitcoin reserve.

Europe News

Turkey says it's ready to host another round of Russia-Ukraine talks

US President Donald Trump warns his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin that he’s “playing with fire” as the Kremlin intensifies its attacks on Ukraine and peace efforts appear to stall.

USA

NPR sues Trump over executive order to cut public media funding

The lawsuit alleges that Trump is acting to contravene the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private non-profit corporation set up to distribute federal funding to NPR and PBS, which is intended to insulate the system from political interference.

USA

Trump moves to cut $100 million in federal contracts for Harvard

President Donald Trump has railed against Harvard, the US's oldest and wealthiest university, calling it a hotbed of liberalism and antisemitism.

Canada

King Charles delivers speech at Canadian Parliament amid US tensions

King Charles III and Queen Camilla travelled to Canada on a visit widely viewed as a show of support in the face of annexation threats by US President Donald Trump.

Europe News

Plane awkward: How Brigitte and Emmanuel Macron joined the club

From US President Gerald Ford's disastrous fall, to Russian President Boris Yeltsin's no-show, powerful political figures have had trouble getting on and off planes

North Korea

North Korea says US 'Golden Dome' system risks nuclear war in space

Pyongyang's warning comes a week after US President Donald Trump gave more information about the initiative.

USA

Trump honours veterans and fallen soldiers in Memorial Day ceremony

US President Donald Trump honoured US soldiers who died in combat in a ceremony at the Arlington National Cemetery, calling them “America’s best and bravest”.

Europe News

EU tariff offer still on the table, says EU Commission

Despite pressure over the weekend from the US, the EU said its offer on tariffs remains in play.

Economy

What EU exports could be hit hardest by Trump’s 50% tariff threat?

Key sectors, including chemicals, machinery and vehicles, could be the hardest hit by the US President’s threat of imposing 50% tariffs on EU goods.

Europe News

MEPs on special mission to Washington, Newsletter

This week's key events presented by Euronews' senior trade reporter Peggy Corlin.

Markets

European markets open higher as Trump delays 50% tariffs on the EU

Stock futures surged after US President Donald Trump agreed to postpone the planned 50% tariffs on the European Union, but the US dollar remained under pressure amid waning investor confidence in US assets, pushing the euro to a one-month high.

USA

Trump says Putin has gone 'crazy' after latest strike on Ukraine

"He's killing a lot of people. And I don't know what the hell happened to Putin," the US president told reporters before boarding Air Force One on Sunday, adding that he would "absolutely" consider imposing new sanctions against Russia.

Turkey

Syria's leader Ahmed al-Sharaa makes surprise visit to Istanbul

Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa's surprise visit to Istanbul followed his meeting with US President Donald Trump in Saudi Arabia.

Europe News

Half time in EU/US trade bout - what's the score 45 days in?

Half way through the truce proposed by US president Donald Trump, US/EU negotiations have reached an impasse.

USA

Trump administration blocked from barring foreign enrolment at Harvard

Harvard said the US government's action came in retaliation for defying its political demands.

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