The EU and India have concluded a landmark free trade agreement that dramatically lowers tariffs and opens both markets to expanded trade, especially in cars, wine, textiles, gems, and pharmaceuticals.

Ever thought about how films shape our world and bring us together? They do more than entertain; they convey values and build national identity. Let's invest in the European film industry and celebrate its achievements at the European Film Awards

https://www.europeanfilmawards.eu/ (there's a link to subscribe at the bottom)

Trump’s new “Board of Peace” is shaping up to be a billion‑dollar alternative to the UN. Invitations sent to world leaders offer three‑year seats—or permanent membership for those who pay $1B—on a body with a global mandate far beyond Gaza.

"BREAKING: Trump says he will impose a 10% tariff on 8 European countries starting February 1; tariff rate will increase to 25% starting June 1 until deal for the "complete and total purchase" of Greenland is completed"

https://x.com/i/status/2012563178400391534

"BREAKING: Trump says he will impose a 10% tariff on 8 European countries starting February 1; tariff rate will increase to 25% starting June 1 until deal for the "complete and total purchase" of Greenland is completed"

https://x.com/i/status/2012563178400391534

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.zip/post/56645967

Everything is there...

The 2025 U.S. National Security Strategy This document quietly normalizes a major shift in global order:

• Tariffs as coercion – trade is openly treated as a weapon. Market access becomes conditional and reversible.
• Technology with strings attached – access to U.S. tech, AI, capital and standards depends on political loyalty. “Think twice before buying American” is the implicit message.
• NATO as a transaction – security guarantees are no longer assumed; they’re earned (5% GDP, alignment, burden-sharing).
• Europe as a problem to be fixed – described as demographically, culturally and politically weakened, with the U.S. pushing for a fast Ukraine peace mainly to stabilize Europe and reset relations with Russia.
• Preemptive force normalized – strikes and “surgical” military action are framed as standard policy tools, not last resorts.
• Most alarming: the U.S. openly claims the right to block other great powers, force political choices, and intervene to enforce spheres of influence – essentially the logic used by Russia and China, just stated upfront and not yet fully executed.

Source: https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-National-Security-Strategy.pdf

Everything is there...

The 2025 U.S. National Security Strategy This document quietly normalizes a major shift in global order:

• Tariffs as coercion – trade is openly treated as a weapon. Market access becomes conditional and reversible.
• Technology with strings attached – access to U.S. tech, AI, capital and standards depends on political loyalty. “Think twice before buying American” is the implicit message.
• NATO as a transaction – security guarantees are no longer assumed; they’re earned (5% GDP, alignment, burden-sharing).
• Europe as a problem to be fixed – described as demographically, culturally and politically weakened, with the U.S. pushing for a fast Ukraine peace mainly to stabilize Europe and reset relations with Russia.
• Preemptive force normalized – strikes and “surgical” military action are framed as standard policy tools, not last resorts.
• Most alarming: the U.S. openly claims the right to block other great powers, force political choices, and intervene to enforce spheres of influence – essentially the logic used by Russia and China, just stated upfront and not yet fully executed.

Source: https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-National-Security-Strategy.pdf