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Friend or foe at NATO? Who knows when Trump comes to dinner
Since moving into the White House almost 18 months ago, the U.S. president has been as abrasive with some of America’s most trusted allies as he has been warm toward traditional adversaries like North Korea and Russia.
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Trump to face tough crowd at G7 amid tariff fight
Unlikely to back away from the nationalistic policies that have frustrated and unnerved allies.
Trudeau, Merkel talk trade, climate change ahead of G7 summit
Also tacking protectionism and investing in educating girls and women in crisis settings.
Europe isn’t US ‘vassal,’ should trade with Iran: France
Governments scramble to save billions of dollars in trade after US re-imposes sanctions.
US defends trade barriers at World Economic Forum in Davos
Meanwhile Canadian, European, Indian leaders champion free trade.
Trump on board for anti protectionist measures at G20, not climate change
Merkel pushes for US president to be isolated as the only holdout on Paris Accord.
Germany’s Merkel vows not to give up on US free trade deal
To host G20, seeking as broad an agreement as possible on the advantages of open markets, free and fair world trade.
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Canada won’t renegotiate Paris or keep it from G20 to placate Trump: Liberals
G7 environment ministers pledge the Paris climate accord is the “irreversible” global tool to address climate change.
Merkel: Europe must take on more responsibility in Trump era
Says despite current changes in the US, the trans-Atlantic partnership is of overriding importance for Europeans.
Germany’s Merkel ‘not happy’ Pacific trade pact in danger
She made a wider plea for sticking to a multilateral approach in complicated times.
Germany’s Merkel calls for push on EU US trade deal
Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership is unpopular among many Germans.
Cost to Germans of subsidizing renewable energy to rise 20%
New government will have to manage exit from nuclear power
IMF, World Bank chiefs urge work on sustainable growth
A reduction in debt need over the medium term.
