DW News reports & explainers

Recent on-air segments and explainers for Deutsche Welle’s English-language news programs.

Trump’s 50% tariff threat to Europe

From Brussels, Anchal Vohra breaks down President Donald Trump’s call for a 50% tariff on EU imports, how European leaders are likely to respond, and what it means for the future of transatlantic trade.

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US to increase sanctions after major Russian strike

As Washington prepares new sanctions following a large-scale Russian aerial assault on Ukraine, Anchal Vohra explains the mood in Brussels and the pressure on EU and NATO allies to match America’s response.

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Can the EU strike a better deal with Trump?

A look at whether Europe can defuse a looming trade showdown with Washington, and how much leverage Brussels really has when tariffs become a political weapon.

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NATO weighs its response to a drone incident in Poland

Anchal Vohra joins DW News from Brussels to discuss how NATO calibrates its response when a suspected Russian drone crosses into Polish airspace, and what it reveals about the alliance’s red lines.

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What the Trump–Putin meeting in Alaska means for Europe

In a conversation for DW News, Anchal Vohra unpacks how a high-stakes Trump–Putin meeting lands in European capitals, and what it could mean for Ukraine, sanctions and NATO unity.

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International expectations ahead of Trump’s next moves

An on-air segment looking at what European and Middle Eastern partners expect from the White House on security and trade, and where Europe is preparing to hedge against sudden policy shifts.

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Long-form analysis for DW

Written analysis that complements on-air coverage of US diplomacy and Europe’s role.

What role can Europe play in Trump’s peace plan?

An analysis for Deutsche Welle examining how European governments position themselves in Washington’s Middle East diplomacy, the limits of their leverage, and what a US-driven peace framework would mean for EU interests.

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