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With nudges and winks, governments are trying to influence who becomes the next pope. Whether they’ll succeed is up to 133 holy men.

France fears U.S. President Donald Trump’s China tariffs will flood Europe with cheap goods via small parcels.

Plans are being drawn up and, as one EU diplomat said, “We’ll take decisions to protect ourselves.”

EU scholars say Canada has the right vibe for Brussels — but there would be some major hurdles blocking a membership bid.

The investigation could lead to new tariffs on semiconductors in a move that would have sweeping implications for Asian countries and the tech sector.

The justices denied a request to set aside a judge’s order that U.S. officials seek Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s release and return.

European trade officials sure know how to have fun.

As the European Commission plans levies of up to 25 percent on many exports from the U.S., it holds an olive branch in one hand and its Anti-Coercion Instrument in the other.

A 25 percent U.S. tariff meant for aluminum caught brewers off guard — after all beer appeared to fall under its scope.

Germany’s leaders still hold out hope that a free-trade agreement could follow Trump’s tariff “mania.”

The Department of Justice says it has no recourse now that the man is in his home country, where he’d previously feared torture and persecution.

The president also said he would be announcing pharmaceutical tariffs in the “not too distant” future.

Western allies are worried the U.S. president could go either way on decisions that will ripple across the Atlantic.

Tariffs from any side could create a fresh Brexit headache for traders in the sensitive region.

The French president made clear that foreign policy was still under his remit.

As red tape and higher costs hammer British designers, France is ready to pounce.

There are insuperable market, phytosanitary and political obstacles — and it could get worse.

Brussels has strengthened its trade toolkit since Donald Trump’s first term. But it would need the broad support of EU countries to strike back hard.

President Donald Trump is expected to sign a reciprocal tariff executive order Thursday.

The EU’s digital competition law means users can now download a pornography video app in Europe.

The European Commission plans more customs checks and fees to stem flood of low-value parcels from China.

China’s AI revelation matches its censorship and propaganda playbook.

Tariffs on Russian fertilizers aim to hit Moscow’s war machine. Europe’s growers are still angry.

Donald Trump launched a two-year trade war against China during his first term in the White House, and he’s poised to do it again. Even before being …