How should Europe respond to Trump's tariffs?
Lorries lined up near Tijuana on the US-Mexican border. (© picture alliance / ASSOCIATED PRESS / Gregory Bull)

US President Donald Trump has made good on his threats and imposed tariffs of 25 percent on imports from neighbouring Canada and Mexico. In addition, tariffs on Chinese goods were increased by 10 percent. Similar measures will follow for other countries in April, Trump reiterated in his speech to Congress on Tuesday. Europe's press takes stock.

Zelensky seeks to mend fences after US halts arms supplies
Pro-Ukrainian demonstrators in front of the Capitol in Washington on Tuesday. (© picture alliance / ZUMAPRESS.com Gent Shkullaku)

According to media reports, Donald Trump suspended US military aid to Ukraine on Tuesday - and then announced to Congress on the same day that the Ukrainian president had backed down. Trump's announcement came after Zelensky released a statement on X emphasising Ukraine's desire for peace, thanking the US for the aid it has received so far and agreeing to the minerals deal that collapsed on Friday.

Trump's new world order: how should Europe respond?
A "coalition of the willing" led by France and Britain is seeking new directions. (© picture alliance/ASSOCIATED PRESS/Justin Tallis)

In view of the increasingly obvious turnaround in US foreign policy under President Trump, old certainties seem to be disappearing and new strategies are needed. In the EU, but elsewhere too, new coalitions and plans of action are emerging. Europe's media debate if and how Europe can reposition itself in today's world.

Clash in the White House: the fallout?
The talks between Trump and Zelensky on the joint use of Ukrainian raw materials collapsed. (© picture alliance/CNP/AdMedia/CNP/AdMedia)

US President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky clashed over Russia's war against Ukraine on live TV at the White House on Friday. Trump and his vice president JD Vance called on Zelensky to show more willingness to make concessions in the search for a peace deal and more gratitude for US support. Zelensky stressed that it was Russia that was violating treaties. Commentators see a historic turning point.

Austria: new coalition government sworn in
From left: Christian Stocker (ÖVP), Andreas Babler (SPÖ) und Beate Meinl-Reisinger (Neos). (© picture alliance / ROLAND SCHLAGER / APA / picturedesk.com ROLAND SCHLAGER)

After several failed rounds of negotiations, Austria now has its first three-party governing coalition, which was sworn in on Monday. The Chancellor of the new "black-red-pink" government is the conservative Christian Stocker (ÖVP), its Vice-Chancellor is SPÖ leader Andreas Babler, and the leader of the liberal Neos party, Beate Meinl-Reisinger, has been appointed Foreign Minister. Commentators voice doubts about how long the coalition will last.

A night at the Oscars: cinema in a changing world
Director Gints Zilbalodis (left) and his team celebrate the Oscar for best animated feature for "Flow". (© picture alliance / newscom / Pat Benic)

The 97th edition of the Academy Awards took place on Sunday in Los Angeles, with Oscars being presented to what were deemed to be the best films, filmmakers and actors of the last year from Hollywood's perspective. Europe's press comments on the atmosphere and the winners – which this time included a moving animated feature from Latvia.

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