Dutch PM Schoof wants to maintain friendly ties with Trump

1 day, 16 hours ago

Schoof Cabinet faces declining trust after six months

NL Times

In December 2024, six months after Dick Schoof became the Netherlands' first non-partisan prime minister in decades, his government faces mounting challenges. Once seen as a key player in the coalition, NSC’s decision to exit early negotiations with PVV, VVD, and BBB in early 2024 led to a steep decline in popularity. "The NSC’s fall from grace has been stark," …

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4 days, 16 hours ago

EU faces unpredictable 'Trump 2.0'

China Daily

Employees strike in front of the Volkswagen plant in Emden, Germany, on Dec 2, as part of a broader labor dispute over wages, working conditions and possible plant closures. In an interview with Time magazine published on Dec 12, Trump criticized Ukraine's use of US-supplied missiles deep into Russian territory, saying "it's crazy what's taking place… We are just escalating …

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EU faces unpredictable 'Trump 2.0'

China Daily

France's President Emmanuel Macron, US President-elect Donald Trump and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky meet at the Elysee Palace in Paris on Dec 7. JULIEN DE ROSA/AFP When Donald Trump, president-elect of the United States, arrived in Paris on Dec 7 for the reopening of the Notre Dame cathedral, French President Emmanuel Macron greeted him with a grand welcome usually reserved …

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EU faces unpredictable 'Trump 2.0'

China Daily

France's President Emmanuel Macron, US President-elect Donald Trump and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky meet at the Elysee Palace in Paris on Dec 7. JULIEN DE ROSA/AFP When Donald Trump, president-elect of the United States, arrived in Paris on Dec 7 for the reopening of the Notre Dame cathedral, French President Emmanuel Macron greeted him with a grand welcome usually reserved …

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EU faces unpredictable 'Trump 2.0'

China Daily

France's President Emmanuel Macron, US President-elect Donald Trump and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky meet at the Elysee Palace in Paris on Dec 7. JULIEN DE ROSA/AFP When Donald Trump, president-elect of the United States, arrived in Paris on Dec 7 for the reopening of the Notre Dame cathedral, French President Emmanuel Macron greeted him with a grand welcome usually reserved …

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6 days, 21 hours ago

Donald Trump's Ukraine envoy plans January trip to Kyiv, other European capitals

Hindustan Times

President-elect Donald Trump's incoming Ukraine envoy will travel to Kyiv and several other European capitals in early January as the next administration tries to bring a swift end to the Russia-Ukraine war, according to two sources with knowledge of the trip's planning. President-elect Donald Trump Retired Lieutenant-General Keith Kellogg, who is set to serve as Trump's special envoy for Ukraine …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Dutch Defense Minister wants to start Ukraine peace talks before Donald Trump does

NL Times

Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans no longer rules out negotiations with Russia on peace in Ukraine, he said in an interview with the newspaper Trouw. “We have to make sure that European countries are at the table so that Trump does not decide with Putin on the security architecture in Europe,” Brekelmans said in the interview. Brekelmans speaks of an “acceleration.” …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Trump wants ‘nothing to do with Syria’ but his Secretary of State Marco Rubio may differ

Firstpost

Trump’s approach to Syria aligns with his broader reluctance to engage in overseas conflicts. However, some Republicans warn that withdrawing US troops could embolden adversaries like Iran and Russia, whose influence in Syria has grown over the past decade President-elect Donald Trump and and his pick for Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, may disagree on the stand on Syria. File …

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1 week, 6 days ago

US President-elect Donald Trump picks ambassadors to Greece and Turkey

Hindustan Times

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday picked Kimberly Guilfoyle, a former Fox News host turned political fundraiser, as the next U.S. ambassador to Greece and Tom Barrack, the chair of his 2016 inaugural committee, the next ambassador to Turkey. US President-elect Donald Trump Guilfoyle has been engaged to Trump's son Donald Trump Jr. since December 31, 2020. "For many years, …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Dutch Cabinet “relieved” about Syrian government collapse, but worried about ethnic minorities

NL Times

The fall of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad marks a turning point in the decade-long civil war, raising both opportunities and uncertainties for Syria and the broader Middle East. “Assad was, of course, a vassal of the Iranian regime, and this could mean a decline in Iran’s power and influence.” He further noted that the collapse of Assad’s government also deals …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

US could INCREASE its military aid for Ukraine under Trump peace plan: Donald's advisers' proposals revealed - but NATO membership is 'off the table'

Daily Mail

Advisers to Donald Trump publicly and privately are floating proposals to end the Ukraine war that would cede large parts of the country to Russia for the foreseeable future, according to several people close to the U.S. president-elect. The proposals by three key advisers, including Trump's incoming Russia-Ukraine envoy, retired Army Lieutenant-General Keith Kellogg, share some elements, including taking NATO …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

New Nato chief warns Trump not to push Ukraine deal that would have Putin and Iran ‘high-fiving’

The Independent

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The new secretary-general of Nato has warned Donald Trump not to …

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NATO set to hold off Ukraine invite push as Trump looms

Trending News

3 weeks ago

NATO set to hold off Ukraine invite push as Trump looms

Raw Story

NATO foreign ministers looked set to rebuff Tuesday a push from Ukraine for progress on joining their alliance ahead of Donald Trump taking power in the United States. Zelensky said Sunday that Kyiv was hoping NATO foreign ministers meeting in Brussels with Ukraine's top diplomat would issue "recommendations" to grant his country a membership invitation. Briefing reporters Monday as Washington …

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3 weeks ago

US to face 'dire threats' if Ukraine is made to accept Russia's terms, Nato chief warns Trump

Firstpost

Nato chief Mark Rutte said he has warned US President-elect Donald Trump that the United States would face ‘dire threats’ if Ukraine is forced into making a peace deal that is favourable to Russia Nato chief Mark Rutte has warned US President-elect Donald Trump that the United States would face “dire threats” if Ukraine is made to accept Russia’s terms. …

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3 weeks ago

NATO leader Rutte: The Netherlands must significantly boost defense spending

NL Times

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte called for substantial increases in defense spending by the Netherlands, emphasizing that the current NATO guideline of 2 percent of national income is insufficient for long-term security. As a former Dutch prime minister who was initially slow to meet NATO’s two percent goal, Rutte acknowledged the challenges of reallocating resources. The Netherlands currently adheres to …

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Ukraine crisis: EU leaders arrive in Kyiv, vow to stand firm against Russia

Trending News

3 weeks, 2 days ago

Ukraine crisis: EU leaders arrive in Kyiv, vow to stand firm against Russia

Firstpost

The European Union’s new leadership team is keen to demonstrate it remains firm on backing Kyiv at a perilous moment for Ukraine nearly three years into its fight against Russia’s all-out invasion European Commission Vice-President-designate and High Representative-designate for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas looks on as President Ursula von der Leyen speaks on the day of a …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Trump envoy's warning that 'we're on the precipice of WW3'... and his plan to end Russia conflict: How Keith Kellogg has proposed giving Putin one fifth of Ukraine and forcing Zelensky in to talks wit

Daily Mail

The former US Army General tapped to be Donald Trump's special envoy to Ukraine and Russia warned last week 'we're on the precipice of World War III' as he outlined a plan to end the war by forcing both sides to the negotiating table. Lieutenant General Keith Kellogg said we are 'on the precipice of WWIII' after Vladimir Putin launched …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

'Elon Musk is the President, Donald Trump just doesn't know it yet': Ex-French leader lays into president-elect and warns EU should sanction tech mogul and hit US goods with tariffs too

Daily Mail

The former President of France has declared the EU should consider sanctioning Elon Musk's companies and slapping US goods with retaliatory tariffs if Donald Trump is tough on Europe following his return to the Oval Office. The former President of France has declared the EU should consider sanctioning Elon Musk 's companies and slapping US goods with retaliatory tariffs if …

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4 weeks ago

The US and Europe may be headed for a divorce

Live Mint

Among the more childishly enjoyable fruits of Donald Trump’s election victory has been watching the spectacular gymnastic contortions of political leaders in Europe, where I have spent time recently, as they try to reconcile their previously expressed revulsion toward him with the political reality of his renewed status as the most powerful man on the planet. These were the same …

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4 weeks ago

‘Worst-case scenario’: Ukraine awaits Trump’s presidency with trepidation

Al Jazeera

The incoming US leader, who is friendly with Putin, has touted a vague peace plan that worries military experts and government insiders. Trump’s “peace plan” remains vague, but observers say it most likely involves ceding some or all of the Russia-occupied areas – almost 19 percent of Ukraine’s territory – in exchange for a peace deal or a freeze of …

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1 month ago

NATO head and Trump meet in Florida for talks on global security

LA Times

Then-President Trump met with then-Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte in the Oval Office five years ago. President-elect Donald Trump and the head of NATO have met for talks on global security, the military alliance said Saturday. In a brief statement, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization said Trump and its secretary general, Mark Rutte, met Friday in Palm Beach, Fla. “They …

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1 month ago

A much-changed Middle East prepares for Trump 2.0

LA Times

During his first term as president, Donald Trump took a bold if controversial approach to the Middle East. And he knows us.’” U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken meets Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Oct. 23. “The kingdom will not cease its tireless efforts to establish an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem …

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1 month ago

EU ready with measures against Trump's promised trade tariffs, Dutch ambassador says

NL Times

The European Union has “potential measures” ready to quickly respond if incoming United States President Donald Trump imposes the trade tariffs in January that he promised during his campaigns, Birgitta Tazelaar, the Dutch ambassador in Washington, told Financieele Dagblad. During the election campaign, Trump sang the praises of trade tariffs, saying increasing them would allow him to reduce income tax. …

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1 month ago

Rare call signals shift in reality in Europe

China Daily

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz talks to Russian President Vladimir Putin on the phone as foreign and security policy advisor Jens Ploetner and government spokesman Steffen Hebestreit look on in Berlin, Germany, Nov 15, 2024. The talks between German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Russian President Vladimir Putin, first in nearly two years, are a reflection of shifting political and economic reality …

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1 month ago

Dutch Minister pleased U.S. will allow Ukraine to use long-range missles in Russia

NL Times

Minister Caspar Veldkamp is pleased that the United States has given Ukraine permission to use long-range missiles in Russia but regrets that the news was made public. Washington lifted the restrictions on Ukraine’s use of long-range missiles on Russian territory in response to Russia deploying thousands of North Korean troops to support its war efforts, the Washington Post reported based …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Trump’s push for Ukraine peace finds growing acceptance in Europe

Live Mint

President-elect Donald Trump’s push for peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine is finding growing acceptance among Ukraine’s European allies, who increasingly worry that time isn’t on Ukraine’s side in the war. Back then, European officials looked in dread at the Trump team’s pledge to end the war with swift negotiations amid fears that the former president would cut a deal …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Dutch coalition gov’t survives after minister quits over Amsterdam violence

Al Jazeera

Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof’s right-wing coalition government has survived despite the resignation of a minister over alleged racist comments by cabinet colleagues related to clashes in Amsterdam between Israeli football fans and Palestinian supporters. Junior Finance Minister Nora Achahbar unexpectedly quit the cabinet on Friday to protest against claims by some politicians, including far-right leader Geert Wilders, that Dutch …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Putin and Trump are deluded about one another – and Ukraine will pay the price

The Independent

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin seriously underestimate what the other is capable of and that carries far-ranging risks for Ukraine over Russia’s invasion, Britain’s former spy chief and ex-diplomats have told The Independent. “Trump is underestimating the challenge and overestimating his influence.” open image in gallery Alex Younger says he believes Trump and Putin overestimate their influence on each other …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Helping Ukraine in US interest: Biden makes final pitch to Trump

Hindustan Times

Washington: President Joe Biden told President-elect Donald Trump that defending Ukraine was in American national security interest because a strong and stable Europe that could stand up to aggressors was essential to ensuring that the US didn’t get dragged back into wars on the European continent, US national security adviser Jake Sullivan said. In a two-hour long meeting on Wednesday …

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1 month, 1 week ago

US reiterates support for Ukraine amid uncertainty over Trump stance

Al Jazeera

Russia rains missiles on Kyiv as US Secretary of State Blinken pledges Biden government will do what it can for Ukraine before leaving office. The top US diplomat made the promise during a visit to Brussels on Wednesday, amid ongoing uncertainty over the stance of President-elect Donald Trump on Ukraine’s conflict with Russia and the wider NATO alliance. He also …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Donald Trump ally Steve Bannon warns Europe to be scared because 'tariffs are coming'

Daily Mail

Donald Trump ally Steve Bannon warned Europe to be scared because 'tariffs are coming' as America prepares for drastic foreign policy reform under the new administration. Donald Trump ally Steve Bannon warned Europe to be scared because 'tariffs are coming' as America prepares for drastic foreign policy reform under the new administration The Former White House Chief Strategist insisted 'we …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Blinken heads to Europe for urgent Ukraine talks as Trump’s return threatens military aid

Firstpost

The State Department will hold talks in Brussels on Wednesday on how to boost support for Ukraine as President-elect Trump has suggested U.S. military assistance to the country fighting off Russia’s invasion could be severely curtailed after he takes office. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is heading to Europe for urgent meetings with NATO and European Union officials on Ukraine, …

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NATO’s Rutte calls for more Western support for Ukraine, warns of Russian alliances

Trending News

1 month, 1 week ago

NATO’s Rutte calls for more Western support for Ukraine, warns of Russian alliances

Associated Press

PARIS — NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has called on Western allies to provide Ukraine with further support “to change the trajectory of the conflict” with Russia. Speaking ahead of a meeting Tuesday in Paris with French President Emmanuel Macron, Rutte said: “We must do more than just keep Ukraine in the fight.” He added: “We need to raise the cost …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Kyiv’s backers take comfort in Trump’s Cabinet picks

Politico

Rubio and Waltz have questioned or voted against past U.S. aid packages for Ukraine — not for lack of support for Ukraine in its fight to defeat Russia but because they felt the U.S. wasn’t spending enough on securing the U.S. southern border. Trump’s latest Cabinet picks have signaled they would back sharper crackdowns on Russia’s energy exports that bankroll …

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Putin win in Ukraine 'no victory' for Trump: EU's top diplomat

Trending News

1 month, 1 week ago

Putin win in Ukraine 'no victory' for Trump: EU's top diplomat

Raw Story

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell warned Monday that letting Russia win in Ukraine would represent a loss for the United States, as Donald Trump prepares to return to the presidency. "Certainly it would not be a victory for the American leadership if Ukraine crumbles down and Putin wins the war," Borrell told AFP on the first visit to Kyiv …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Trump should remain committed to Ukraine & Nato, says UK Defence Minister John Healey

Firstpost

Amid concerns that US President-elect Donald Trump may pull the plug on support to Ukraine, the British government has expressed hopes for continued support to both Ukraine and Nato British defence minister John Healey said on Monday he expected the incoming Donald Trump administration to remain committed to NATO and to Ukraine in its conflict against Russia for as long …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Trump, Scholz discuss ‘return to peace in Europe’

Al Jazeera

US president-elect’s call comes after the German leader had openly backed Joe Biden’s re-election. United States President-elect Donald Trump and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz have agreed to work for “a return to peace in Europe” in their first call since the US election, a German government spokesman has said. They also agreed to work together towards a return to peace …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Biden will push Trump to back Ukraine in transition meeting: Adviser

Al Jazeera

Outgoing US president is expected to start making his pitch to Trump during a transition meeting on Wednesday. United States President Joe Biden will try to convince President-elect Donald Trump not to pull support from Ukraine when he takes office, the outgoing president’s national security adviser has said. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in a message congratulating Trump on his election …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

EU moves to reassure Ukraine of 'unwavering support' after Trump win

Hindustan Times

KYIV, - EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell sought to reassure Ukraine of Europe's unwavering support on Saturday, days after Donald Trump's election win cast uncertainty over its war effort. EU moves to reassure Ukraine of 'unwavering support' after Trump win Borrell, the first top EU official to visit Kyiv since Trump's win, said that the purpose of his visit …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Starmer puts officials on alert over fears Trump trade war will be ‘bigger than Brexit’

The Telegraph

One government insider researching the potential consequences of Mr Trump’s election said colleagues feared the UK economic impact could be bigger than the country’s departure from the EU in 2020. Part of that Foreign Office work will look at how Joe Biden’s administration might spend the next two months before he has to hand over power to Mr Trump in …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

EU pledges ‘unwavering support’ to Ukraine after Donald Trump’s win

Al Jazeera

The 27-member bloc’s foreign policy chief visited Kyiv and said EU support is necessary to fight Russian aggression. The European Union’s foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has pledged “unwavering” support for Ukraine, on his first visit to Kyiv after Donald Trump’s US presidential win. Trump’s victory in the United States election has caused concern in Ukraine and Europe that the …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Dutch PM will not attend climate summit due to aftermath of Amsterdam riots

NL Times

Prime Minister Dick Schoof will not be attending the climate summit in Azerbaijan next week, he announced on X. "Due to the major social impact of the events of last Thursday night in Amsterdam, I will remain in the Netherlands," said the Prime Minister. French President Emmanuel Macron, US President Joe Biden, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Dutch PM exits EU talks to join Amsterdam Jews after riots; Wilders meets Israeli leaders

NL Times

Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof metwith members of the Jewish community in Amsterdam on Friday evening in the aftermath of the violent attacks targeting Israeli football fans a night earlier. While Schoof left the informal European Union summit in Budapest earlier than planned, Justice Minister David van Weel and PVV leader Geert Wilders also met with high-level Israeli politicians. Prior …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Europe urges Trump to support Ukraine, avoid trade wars

The Hindu

European leaders meeting in Budapest on Thursday urged Donald Trump from afar to avoid trade wars, maintain support for Ukraine and to refrain from unsettling the global order following his victory in the U.S. presidential election. "I trust the American society," European Council chief Charles Michel said as he and others urged Trump to continue to support Ukraine, as they …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

50 European leaders assess how Trump will affect their fortunes and seek a common stance on Russia

Associated Press

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Around 50 European leaders on Thursday called for a stronger defense posture across the continent that no longer necessitates a fundamental dependence on Washington as they gave a guarded welcome to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. The European Political Community summit on Thursday in Hungary’s capital Budapest reassessed trans-Atlantic relations in the hope that Trump’s second U.S. presidency …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump poses greater risk to EU financial stability, says Dutch central bank head

NL Times

Donald Trump being elected as president of the United States of America could lead to new risks for the financial stability of Europe. Klaas Knot, the president of the Dutch Central Bank, said this on Thursday during an interview with students of the University of Amsterdam. Luis de Guindos, vice president of the European Central Bank, has expressed his concern …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump win could disrupt International trade, Dutch logistics association warns

NL Times

Donald Trump's recent election victory could lead to major disruptions in international trade and logistics, says Bart Jan Koopman, director of the Dutch trade association Evofenedex. Trump has consistently criticized large trade deals, favoring instead a system where each nation trading with the U.S. would face individual tariffs. Evofenedex also noted that Dutch exports to the U.S., which include key …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Donald Trump could change Russia-Ukraine war, challenge NATO and push defence spending across Europe

ABC

Donald Trump's presidency could change the trajectory of Russia's war in Ukraine, challenge NATO's stability and make European defence spending a top priority, analysts say. Trump's view on the Russia-Ukraine war In the lead-up to the election, Trump repeatedly said he could end the almost three-year-long war "within 24 hours", without providing details. "I don't think that Trump would agree …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Unpredictable Trump could unlock Ukraine peace deal, ex-NATO chief says

Politico

Trump, a confirmed NATO-skeptic who has lambasted allies for not meeting defense spending targets, boasted on the campaign trail that he would “end” the war in Ukraine immediately — but has not yet provided a blueprint for executing that. Despite regular flattery from Trump, Russian leader Vladimir Putin declined to congratulate the newly reelected Republican on his victory as Moscow-Washington …

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