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February 20, 2026, Washington, Dc, United States: US President Donald Trump joined by, L-R, Solicitor General D. John Sauer, US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer speaks in the James Brady Press Gallery of the White House on February 20, 2026. The President gave remarks on the Supreme Courtâ€⠢s tariff decision and announced a new 10% tariff on all countries. Washington United States - ZUMAl312 20260220_znp_l312_011 Copyright: xAndrewxLeydenx

US tariff ruling: Future of trade agreement unclear

Following the ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States, US President Donald Trump has announced new tariffs, casting doubt on the transatlantic trade agreement with the European Union. Regardless of the next steps, however, companies may be entitled to claim billions in potential refunds.

By Katharina Kort

Dubravka Suica - Zeina Toukan joint press conference in Brussels BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - JANUARY 26: European Commissioner for the Mediterranean Dubravka Suica, and Jordan’s Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Zeina Toukan (not seen) hold a joint press conference following the High-Level EU–Jordan Business Roundtable in Brussels, Belgium on January 26, 2026

Trump’s Board of Peace: Commissioner Šuica is to attend

EU Commissioner Šuica will travel to Washington for the first meeting of the body set up by US President Trump. Through this act, the Commission hopes to reaffirm the EU’s commitment to the peace process in Gaza without actually becoming a member of the Board of Peace itself.

By Almut Siefert

DR Congo: Nobel Peace Prize laureate Dr. Denis Mukwege criticizes double standards in the Congo conflict

The physician Dr. Denis Mukwege was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2018 for his work combating sexual violence in armed conflicts. Speaking to Table.Briefings after returning to Berlin from the Munich Security Conference, Mukwege outlines his assessment of the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and what he believes must be done to address sexual violence.

By Lucia Weiß and Arne Schütte

Donald Trump's policies during his presidency from 2017 to 2021 were characterized by a nationalist and populist approach under the slogan "America First". His economic measures focused on tax cuts and deregulation, while he implemented strict restrictions in immigration policy. In terms of foreign policy, he withdrew from international agreements and relied on unconventional diplomacy. Trump's time in office was characterized by polarizing rhetoric and deep social division in the USA. You can find all the news here: Trump 2.0 Who is Donald Trump? Donald Trump is an American businessperson, television personality and politician who served as the 45th President of the United States from January 2017 to January 2021. He was born on June 14, 1946 in Queens, New York City. Trump is known for his real estate projects and his involvement in the entertainment industry, particularly as host of the reality TV show "The Apprentice". What does Donald Trump do for a living? Donald Trump is a versatile businessperson and politician. He started his career in the real estate sector by taking over and expanding his father's company, the "Trump Organization". Under his leadership, the Trump Organization developed numerous prestigious real estate projects, including skyscrapers, hotels, casinos and golf courses worldwide. Among the most famous projects are the Trump Tower in New York City and the Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. In addition to real estate, Trump was also active in the entertainment industry. He became widely known as the host of the reality TV show "The Apprentice", which ran from 2004 to 2015. The show increased his public profile considerably. Politically, Trump ran as the Republican Party's presidential candidate in 2016 and won against Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton. His presidency from 2017 to 2021 was characterized by unconventional and often controversial policies. What is Donald Trump's political career like? Donald Trump's political career began with his candidacy for the presidency in 2016 as a Republican. Despite a lack of political experience, he won against Hillary Clinton and became the 45th President of the USA. His presidency from 2017 to 2021 was characterized by controversial decisions and polarized public discourse. He pursued protectionist economic policies, tightened immigration regulations and withdrew from several international agreements. After his defeat to Joe Biden in 2020, Trump remained an influential figure within the Republican Party and repeatedly hinted at running again in future elections. What is Donald Trump's policy? Donald Trump's policies during his presidency from 2017 to 2021 were characterized by a nationalist and populist orientation, which was summarized under the slogan "America First". His domestic and foreign policy reflected a protectionist stance aimed at strengthening the US economy and securing the nation's borders. Trump's policies left a deeply divided country and a lasting impact on the Republican Party. What is Donald Trump accused of? Donald Trump faces several serious charges stemming from his time as a businessperson and president. These various accusations have serious legal consequences and have a significant impact on Trump's political future. You can read more about this on the respective pages of NZZ, Deutschlandfunk and Morgenpost.