Europe – Page 32 – Prologue Journal

Tuesday Briefing

New York Times Deals to avert a North American trade war. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/04/briefing/tariffs-trump-iran-nuclear.html

Trump Urges Trading Ukraine’s Rare Earth Minerals for More U.S. Aid

New York Times Ukraine has already emphasized that by supporting its war effort, the U.S. could get access to the country’s wealth of critical minerals like lithium and uranium. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/world/europe/trump-ukraine-rare-earth-minerals.html

After Tariff Fight With Canada and Mexico, Trump’s Next Target Is Europe

New York Times The president’s threats to slap duties on goods imported from the European Union is part of a pattern of directing the harshest penalties at the United States’ closest allies. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/business/economy/trump-tariffs-european-union.html

Standoff at Ukrainian Agency Disrupts Arms Contracts, Suppliers Say

New York Times Ukrainian defense companies say they cannot sign new contracts or receive payment — potentially jeopardizing future supplies to already struggling troops. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/world/europe/ukraine-arms-contracts-payment-disruptions-army.html

Spain’s Ex-Soccer Chief Luis Rubiales Goes on Trial Over Forced Kiss at World Cup

New York Times Luis Rubiales kissed Jennifer Hermoso on the lips after the country’s national team won the 2023 Women’s World Cup. On Monday, she testified against him and other former officials. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/world/europe/spain-soccer-rubiales-trial-hermoso-world-cup-kiss.html

Pro-Russia Ukrainian Is Killed in Moscow Blast, Russian Media Says

New York Times Armen Sarkisyan, the founder of a separatist battalion fighting in eastern Ukraine, died after an explosion in an apartment complex, according to reports citing the Russian authorities. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/world/europe/pro-russia-leader-ukraine-killed-moscow.html

Greece Prepares for Earthquake as Tremors Shake Santorini and Other Islands

New York Times Emergency services were deployed in readiness and schools were closed after more than 200 temblors struck in the Aegean, near Santorini, within 48 hours. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/world/europe/greece-earthquake-islands-santorini.html

French Court Convicts Director Christophe Ruggia in #MeToo Case

New York Times Christophe Ruggia was accused of sexually assaulting the actress Adèle Haenel when she was a minor. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/world/europe/france-metoo-ruggia.html

Car Bomb in Syria Kills 15 Agricultural Workers

New York Times The blast, which detonated next to a truck carrying agricultural workers, underscored the challenges faced by the country’s interim president. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/world/middleeast/syria-bombing-explosion-manbij.html

One Response to Trump’s Tariffs: Trade That Excludes the U.S.

New York Times A growing number of countries, including American allies, are striking trade deals as the Trump administration erects a higher fence around its global commerce. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/business/trump-tariffs-global-trade-blocs.html