U.S. Trump administration
Coverage of U.S. Trump administration in the Nexus archive.
- Merz to MAGA: Butt out of Europe’s elections
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticized a U.S. Trump administration funding scheme aimed at supporting free speech and religious liberty in Europe, warning against foreign interference in German elections. The $5 million initiative, linked to U.S. efforts to support nationalist parties like the Alternative for Germany (AfD), has drawn opposition from Merz, who emphasized the illegality of foreign financial support for political actors in Germany.
- Brazil reports drop in Amazon deforestation rates, pushing back on US tariff accusations
Brazil reported a 61.4% drop in Amazon deforestation in May 2025 compared to the same month in 2025, countering U.S. accusations that led to proposed 25% tariffs. Brazilian officials emphasized this as the lowest May deforestation on record and projected annual lows, while the Trump administration cited illegal deforestation and trade practices to justify the tariffs.
- Brazil reports drop in Amazon deforestation rates, pushing back on US tariff accusations
Brazil reported a 61.4% drop in Amazon deforestation in May compared to 2025, countering U.S. accusations that justified new tariffs. The Trump administration proposed 25% tariffs on Brazil, citing illegal deforestation and trade practices, while Brazilian officials emphasized progress toward reducing annual deforestation to historic lows.
- Report: US demands Reddit unmask ICE critic, summons firm to grand jury
The Trump administration is demanding Reddit unmask an anonymous user criticizing ICE, leading to a subpoena and grand jury summons. The legal battle began in the Northern District of California after Reddit failed to provide user data despite a prior summons.