Ursula von der Leyen

Economist Paul Krugman warned that the United States is increasingly losing its standing in global trade, as other countries increasingly pivot away from the “erratic, abusive” policies under President Donald Trump. World’s ‘Economic Divorce’ From America In his...

French President Emmanuel Macron used the World Economic Forum in Davos to cast Europe as a steady alternative to rising global volatility. Macron's Davos Message On Europe's Values On Tuesday, Macron took to X, sharing a clip of his remarks from the WEF annual meeting 2026. In the video, Macron...

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) used the World Economic Forum in Davos to criticize President Donald Trump's leadership, accusing European allies of appeasement and warning that traditional diplomacy does not work with the U.S. president. Newsom Slams Trump Diplomacy At Davos On Tuesday, Newsom...

President Donald Trump stated that he had a “very good” call with Mark Rutte, the Secretary General of NATO, and revealed plans for a crucial meeting concerning Greenland in Davos, Switzerland. Trump took to Truth Social early Tuesday to state that “everyone agrees” that...

The European Union is reportedly contemplating a series of measures to counter the U.S. threat of tariffs due to its opposition to President Donald Trump‘s plan for Greenland. EU's Unused Trade Powers These measures include trade retaliation, reducing defense ties, and the potential use...

Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas) warned that any U.S. military move to seize Greenland would amount to a declaration of war against NATO, arguing that the United States already has sweeping defense rights on the island under a long-standing treaty with Denmark. McCaul Warns Greenland Invasion...

European lawmakers signaled they would halt approval of a key EU-U.S. trade deal after President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on countries backing Greenland in a dispute with Washington. EPP Says Deal Approval ‘Not Possible’ After Trump Tariff Threat On Saturday, the European People'...

The European Union is racing to loosen China’s grip on the minerals powering its future. EU policymakers are moving fast to reduce reliance on Chinese materials essential to clean energy, defense and EV manufacturing. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Saturday that a...

President Donald Trump has declared a 15% tariff trade deal with the European Union (EU), putting an end to several months of trade uncertainty with the U.S.’s biggest trade partner. What Happened: The tariff rate is a significant drop from the 30% Trump threatened on July 12 and the 20% he...

The European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, has announced that the EU is open to a trade deal with the US. However, she emphasized that all options remain on the table. What Happened: Von der Leyen stated that the EU is prepared for a trade agreement with the US, but is also...

Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, has criticized China for its export restrictions on vital raw materials used in the production of cars, batteries, and wind turbines. The move, she says, is disrupting global trade and undermining competition. What Happened: Von...

U.S. stock futures rose on Tuesday after closing lower for the week on Friday. Futures of major benchmark indices were trading higher in premarket. The markets were closed on Monday in observance of Memorial Day holiday, affecting trading activity in the exchanges, including the New York Stock...

Economist Peter Schiff has sharply criticized Donald Trump‘s recent decision to postpone threatened 50% tariffs on European products, dismissing the move as a “fake win” that ultimately leaves American consumers footing a higher bill. What Happened: In an X post, Schiff weighed in...

Gold prices fell and the U.S. dollar weakened after President Donald Trump delayed the implementation of 50% tariffs on the European Union on Sunday. Experts predict that a dip could be an “opportunity” to buy for the long term amid the ongoing policy uncertainty. What Happened:...

Editor’s Note: The headline in this story has been corrected for clarity. Donald Trump announced on Sunday that he received a call from Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, requesting an extension on the impending 50% tariff deadline. The...