Jul 05 EU extends sanctions against Russia for 6 months By Associated Press The European Union has extended sanctions against Russia over its actions in Ukraine for another six months. Continue reading
Jul 02 Germany's Angela Merkel faces off with allies over migration By Geir Moulson, Associated Press Chancellor Angela Merkel and her rebellious Bavarian allies searched Monday for a way to resolve a standoff over migration after Germany's interior minister offered to resign, but a compromise looked elusive in the dispute that has rocked her government. Continue reading
Jul 02 EU warns Trump: Auto tariffs could lead to $300 billion retaliation By Associated Press European Commission spokesman Margaritis Schinas said Monday the U.S. investigation into the possibility of auto tariffs "lacks legitimacy, factual basis and violates international trade rules," just like last month's U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. Continue reading
Jun 29 Watch 4:02 EU's migrant compromise leaves many unanswered questions Leaders from the European Union agreed to create formal centers to process migrants trying to enter Europe. But overnight, any agreement seemed in jeopardy amid stark differences and a growing anti-immigrant sentiment. William Brangham reports on what the deal does… Continue watching
Jun 29 EU leaders hail migrant plan but 100 more go missing at sea By Lorne Cook, Menna Zaki, Associated Press European Union leaders declared victory Friday, claiming to have set aside major differences over how best to handle migrant arrivals as they commissioned new plans to screen people in North Africa for eligibility to enter Europe. But even as they… Continue reading
Jun 26 Trump denies he's to blame for Harley-Davidson decision By Darlene Superville, Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Tuesday denied that his trade policy is responsible for Harley-Davidson's decision to shift some motorcycle production overseas. Continue reading
Jun 25 Harley-Davidson, stung by tariffs, shifts some production overseas By Associated Press Harley-Davidson, up against spiraling costs from tariffs, will begin to shift the production of motorcycles headed for Europe from the U.S. to factories overseas. Continue reading
Jun 24 At mini-migration summit, EU nations try to resolve differences By Raf Casert, Associated Press The leaders of Germany, France and about a dozen other European Union nations are converging on Brussels for an afternoon of informal talks on differences over migration ahead of a full EU summit that starts next Thursday. Continue reading
Jun 22 Watch 3:02 News Wrap: 200 migrants stranded on a Mediterranean rescue ship In our news wrap Wednesday, more than 200 migrants waited onboard a rescue ship in the Mediterranean hoping for a place to dock. Italy refused to accept the vessel, the second time that's happened this month. Also, the European Union… Continue watching
May 31 Watch 5:40 Trump tariffs are lose-lose for U.S. and EU, ambassador says Relations between the U.S. and Europe took another hit Thursday when Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said the Trump administration would impose tariffs on European steel and aluminum. European Union Ambassador to the U.S. David O'Sullivan joins John Yang to discuss… Continue watching