Foreign policy

Biden raises tariffs on $18 billion of Chinese imports: EVs, solar panels, batteries and more

The Biden administration announced stiff new tariff rates Tuesday on $18 billion worth of Chinese imports. The White House said…

As Blinken and Zelenskyy meet, U.S. says weapons are ‘on the way’ to help repel Russian onslaught

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is meeting…

No ‘credible plan’: U.S.’ Blinken issues harshest criticism yet of Israel’s Gaza operations

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken issued harsh words for Israel, criticizing its operations in the Gaza Strip and saying…

Putin to replace longtime defense minister in surprise move; Russia claims gains as fighting rages in northeast Ukraine

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine.  Russian President Vladimir Putin has moved his longtime…

Biden and Netanyahu’s fraught relationship hits new low after U.S. pauses weapons shipment

“It’s definitely an earthquake.” That’s how American diplomat Richard Haass described the stunning declaration by U.S. President Joe Biden that…

Ukraine war updates: Putin says Russia ‘will not allow anyone to threaten us’ as Moscow revels in military might

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. Russia’s leadership and military have been out in…

The EU will soon get a new leadership team. Here are the names currently in the mix

BRUSSELS, Belgium — European diplomats have already started key negotiations on who will take the main jobs at the European…

Kremlin warns of ‘huge danger’ if NATO troops are sent to Ukraine, is watching the West closely

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. The Kremlin doubled down on warning that any…

Ukraine war updates: Ukraine says it thwarted Zelenskyy assassination plot; Russia’s Putin sworn in for fifth term

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. Vladimir Putin was sworn in on Tuesday as…

Israel launches strikes on Rafah, will send delegation to continue Gaza cease-fire talks

The Israel Defense Forces launched strikes on the southernmost city of Rafah Monday, where hundreds of thousands of civilians have…