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Germany Looks Across the Atlantic with Anxiety and Hope - Peter Nicholls / REUTERS

The U.S. Elections Germany Looks Across the Atlantic with Anxiety and Hope

Even as a Biden victory seems increasingly likely, German political leaders are biting their nails. Four more years of Trump, many of them worry, could be disastrous for the trans-Atlantic relationship. By Severin Weiland und Christoph Schult

'Our List of Countermeasures Is Ready' - Thierry Monasse/ picture alliance/dpa

EU Commissioner on the U.S.-China Trade War 'Our List of Countermeasures Is Ready'

In an interview, European Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström discusses what the tariff dispute between the United States and China means for European companies and consumers and why President Trump's strategy could end with the "law of the jungle." Von Peter Müller und Christian Reiermann

'The Claim by Trump Is Absurd' - CHRIS WATTIE/ REUTERS

Interview with Canadian Foreign Minister Freeland 'The Claim by Trump Is Absurd'

U.S. President Donald Trump has recently been unsparing in his words about Canada. But Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland says that even if "liberal democracies around the world are under attack," her country must still work with Trump's White House. Von Matthias Gebauer und Christoph Schult

How the European Commission President Won Over Trump - Jörg Sarbach / picture alliance / DPA

Jean-Claude Juncker's Unexpected Deal How the European Commission President Won Over Trump

This week, Washington and Brussels struck an unexpected agreement to lift levies in the tariff conflict between the U.S. and the EU. The move represents a victory for all sides, but especially beleaguered European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker. Von Peter Müller und Christian Reiermann

U.S. President Makes Life Tough for German Companies - Richard Ellis/ UPI/ Laif

Economic Trumpism U.S. President Makes Life Tough for German Companies

Seldom has an American president exploited the country's economic power to the degree the Trump administration has. Washington appears to be attacking German companies at every opportunity. By DER SPIEGEL Staff

'We Won't Allow Ourselves to Be Blackmailed' - Virginia Mayo/ AP

European Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström 'We Won't Allow Ourselves to Be Blackmailed'

In an interview with DER SPIEGEL, European Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström, 50, says the EU won't negotiate "until Trump stops pointing the gun at our chest." But, she adds, Europe would much prefer compromise over aggression. Von Christian Reiermann und Peter Müller

Merkel's G-20 Climate Alliance Is Crumbling - MICHAEL KAPPELER / DPA

Isolating Trump Merkel's G-20 Climate Alliance Is Crumbling

The German chancellor had been hoping to isolate Donald Trump on climate issues at the upcoming G-20 summit in Hamburg. But Merkel's hoped-for alliance is crumbling, underscoring Germany's relative political weakness globally. Many countries are wary of angering the United States. Von Christiane Hoffmann, Peter Müller und Gerald Traufetter

'We Can Still Achieve Our Objective' - KAI PFAFFENBACH/ REUTERS

US Trade Representative on TTIP 'We Can Still Achieve Our Objective'

German Vice Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel recently claimed negotiations over the planned trans-Atlantic free trade agreement had fallen apart. US Trade Representative Michael Froman says that's incorrect and argues now is the time for unity. Von Veit Medick

TTIP is Flawed -- But Necessary - KAI PFAFFENBACH/ REUTERS

Free Tradeoffs TTIP is Flawed -- But Necessary

The planned TTIP free trade agreement between Europe and the United States has generated significant backlash for good reasons. But it's time for Europeans to get on board, or risk being left behind. Von Michael Sauga

Protests Threaten Trans-Atlantic Trade Deal - © Fabrizio Bensch / Reuters/ REUTERS

The TTIPing Point Protests Threaten Trans-Atlantic Trade Deal

An unprecedented protest movement of a scope not seen since the Iraq war in Germany has pushed negotiations over the TTIP trans-Atlantic free trade agreement to the brink of collapse. The demonstrations are characterized by a level of professionalism not previously seen. Von Dinah Deckstein, Simone Salden und Michaela Schießl

'Our Administration Wants a Deal This Year' - Jˆrg Carstensen/ picture alliance / dpa

US Commerce Secretary on TTIP 'Our Administration Wants a Deal This Year'

As she visits Germany with US President Obama, Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker is making a push for the TTIP trans-Atlantic free trade agreement. "Our administration wants a deal," she says in an interview, at the same time defending secrecy. Von Veit Medick

How a Trans-Atlantic Trade Deal Can Still Be Fixed - Tim Brakemeier/ picture alliance / dpa

The TTIP Gap How a Trans-Atlantic Trade Deal Can Still Be Fixed

The European Commission is hoping that a major trade agreement with the US will stimulate the EU economy. But many in Europe fear adverse impacts on the environment and democracy. Negotiators ought to consider a third approach. By Spiegel Staff

It's Time To Rebuild Trust - Sven Hoppe/ dpa

Trans-Atlantic Ties It's Time To Rebuild Trust

Germany and the United States have close relations politically, but ties between our people are drifting as a result of NSA spying, the report on CIA torture and the planned TTIP trade agreement. A broader dialogue is necessary to deepen the partnership. Von Karen Donfried und Wolfgang Ischinger

Europeans Fear Wave of Litigation from US Firms - MARK RALSTON/ AFP

Free Trade Faults Europeans Fear Wave of Litigation from US Firms

With broad public resistance and a European Parliament majority against it, EU officials are rethinking their positions on the proposed free-trade agreement with Washington. Many fear investor protection rules will wreak havoc on national laws. Von Christoph Pauly

Emerging Nations Demand Western Support - JIM BOURG/ REUTERS

Interest Rate Blues Emerging Nations Demand Western Support

At the G-20 finance ministers' meeting in Sydney, emerging economies will push for joint action to halt rising interest rates. But the industrialized nations want nothing to do with it and are instead arguing that each country should solve its own problems. Von Martin Hesse und Christian Reiermann

Will US-EU Trade Become Too Free? - Marcus Brandt/ dpa

Corporation Carte Blanche Will US-EU Trade Become Too Free?

Opposition to the planned new trans-Atlantic free trade agreement is growing. So far, criticism has focused on the fact that the deal seems directed exclusively at economic interests. Now fears are growing that corporations will be given too much power. Von Michaela Schießl

US Pushes for Deal Despite NSA Scandal - Joe Raedle/ Getty Images

Trans-Atlantic Free Trade US Pushes for Deal Despite NSA Scandal

The NSA spying scandal has many in Europe calling for the suspension of negotiations on an EU-US free-trade deal. Officials in Washington are undeterred, and continue to push forward with talks despite growing skepticism this side of the Atlantic. Von Gregor Peter Schmitz

Merkel's Pragmatic Approach to the NSA Scandal - AP/dpa

Codependent Merkel's Pragmatic Approach to the NSA Scandal

Chancellor Merkel might be furious about the NSA's unscrupulous surveillance activities, but reluctance to anger her partners in Washington prevents her from imposing sanctions. Trade issues aside, Germany itself depends heavily on intelligence gathered by the US agency. By SPIEGEL Staff

Lawmakers to Visit Europe amid NSA Tensions - Jessica Hill/ AP

Damage Control Lawmakers to Visit Europe amid NSA Tensions

Against a backdrop of fraying ties between the US and many of its allies, sympathy is growing within Congress for European outrage at NSA spying activities. A bipartisan group of lawmakers is due to visit Europe to help address concerns about American surveillance. Von Gregor Peter Schmitz

Spy Games Trans-Atlantic Relations Should Not Be Jeopardized

The ongoing NSA spying scandal has put major strain on the relationship between Germany and the US. But both sides should stop reacting emotionally and look at the political realities. With trans-Atlantic trade on the line, there's simply too much at stake. Von Annette Heuser

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