From the "Love Island" villa to the Coldplay "kiss cam," it's been a summer full of interesting relationships. However, President Donald Trump and Fed Chair Jerome Powell's relationship, or lack thereof, has the biggest impact on the business world. Powell's decision to keep rates steady this summer only fueled the fire. And Trump's ire for Powell has now extended to some of his colleagues, who are also fighting back.
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte urged China, Brazil, and India to pressure Russia regarding the Ukraine conflict, warning about potential severe consequences from US tariffs if they don’t act.
Australia will refuse any US request to join a hypothetical conflict with China over Taiwan and won't make any advance commitment, stated defence industry minister Pat Conroy. He emphasized that any declaration of war would be the exclusive decision of the Australian government of the day.
I thought it was very constructive and positive meeting," said Rubio. Tensions remain high between Washington and Beijing, as the two nations clash over a range of issues, including Taiwan, trade, and emerging technologies.
Each of these countries is completely pacifist and they don't want to get involved in each other's wars. Unlike the US and its allies, these countries do not necessarily have the same structures, values and institutional links with each other.