NATO
Time for U.S. to drop ‘absurd’ steel tariffs, Chrystia Freeland says
Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland says the “unjustified” and “illegal” American imposition of steel and aluminum tariffs against Canada as leverage in the new NAFTA talks is no longer needed as “the deal is done.” Continue reading
NATO ministers meet for 70th anniversary summit amid political rifts
NATO foreign ministers are meeting in Washington to celebrate the alliance’s 70th anniversary amid rifts between members over security and trade issues. Continue reading
NATO chief praises alliance, calls for bigger defence budgets in Congress address
The NATO secretary general credited U.S. President Donald Trump with compelling allies to spend more on defense. Continue reading
NATO downplays divisions despite Trump, Russia tensions
The United States and its allies are stepping up co-operation in response to Russian aggression. Continue reading
Macedonia applies to join NATO by next summit in December
Donald Trump, Justin Trudeau and other NATO leaders will gather in London next December, where they could potentially welcome Macedonia into the alliance. Continue reading
NATO chief asks China to treat detained Canadians ‘fairly and with due process’
NATO’s chief is calling on China to treat two Canadians detained in the country “fairly and with due process.” Continue reading
Macedonia wins Greek approval to add ‘North’ to its name
Under the deal, Macedonia changes its name to North Macedonia, and Greece drops its objections to the country joining NATO and eventually the EU. Continue reading
Russia won’t let U.S. inspect new missile that threatens nuclear treaty
Russia says the range on its new nuclear-capable missile puts it outside a treaty with the U.S. that restricts intermediate-range weapons. Continue reading
Pompeo says Trump is trying to bring ‘new liberal order’ to keep world peace
U.S. President Donald Trump is building a new world order upheld by American leadership and democracy, his secretary of state told diplomats at an event in Brussels on Tuesday, blaming Iran and China for instability in the world. Continue reading
How will NATO respond to Russian sea attack on Ukraine? Expect ‘very reluctant’ response: expert
Concrete actions against Russia for seizing Ukrainian ships and two dozen sailors as prisoners of war last weekend may be unlikely at this week’s NATO meeting. Continue reading