NPR • May 12, 2026 09:00

As Trump goes to China, what do Americans say about tariffs, Iran and world standing?

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Most Americans see China as one of the United States' biggest rivals or adversaries, but largely as an economic threat, according to a new Chicago Council/NPR/Ipsos poll.

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Wed 13:59 - Süddeutsche Zeitung Politik

Bundeswehr: Five lessons from the Iran war

Wed 15:27 - Handelsblatt Politik

Iran war: “Disgust for NATO”: Trump rages against the alliance again – Europeans react coolly

Wed 16:08 - Tagesschau

Market report: Trump's statements about the Iran war trigger a stock market rally

Wed 18:41 - n-tv Politik

Independent of the USA: EU is making its own defense plans

Thu 05:06 - SRF International

Trump on the Iran War - What Trump says in his speech - and what he hides

Thu 09:11 - Tagesschau

Conclusion after one year: Trump's tariff war is revealed to be an own goal

Thu 09:54 - Tagesschau

Expert on Trump's speech: "Delivers false facts to Americans"

Thu 12:31 - Die Welt

“Then you undermine the substance” – Macron settles accounts with Trump after NATO criticism

Thu 18:03 - SRF International

Europe and the Iran War – Trump's war puts European governments in a dilemma

Thu 18:33 - SRF International

War in the Middle East - No winners, no way out - but Iran's advantage

Fri 02:14 - n-tv Politik

"We're not there yet": Wadephul is considering involvement in sea route security in the Middle East

Fri 07:10 - n-tv Politik

“Devastating chaos” threatens: Report: Iran still has thousands of drones and a threatening missile arsenal

Fri 13:12 - n-tv Politik

Does UAE intervene in the war?: Three islands offer American ground troops

Fri 14:16 - Die Welt

Trump wants to put $500 billion more into the military and cut “woke” spending

Fri 16:00 - Al-Monitor

Middle East war: global economic fallout

Sat 00:30 - Die Welt

According to Wadephul, “significant numbers” of Syrians are expected to return

Sat 03:03 - Die Welt

“Hope that won’t happen” – Trump comments on missing crew member

Sat 07:15 - Tagesschau

Wadephul calls for an end to the EU unanimity principle

Sat 12:36 - Die Welt

Where the Iran war threatens the existence of millions - and what that has to do with Europe

Sat 17:01 - n-tv Politik

US Force Movements: Report: Chinese Companies Are Marketing US Data on Iran War

Sun 04:36 - Die Welt

“We got him” – Trump reports rescue of crew member after F-15 shot down in Iran

Sun 09:29 - Tagesschau

Germans' travel destinations are changing due to the Iran war - also in the long term?

Mon 08:01 - n-tv Politik

Long-term health damage: The Iran war has dangerous consequences far beyond the region

Mon 15:08 - SRF International

Hardly any hope for a ceasefire - what about the ultimatum? Recent turmoil in the Iran War

Mon 16:50 - n-tv Politik

Trump sticks to ultimatum: Iran rejects ceasefire and insists on end of sanctions

Tue 03:02 - Tagesschau

What is the US President's strategy in the Iran war?

Tue 04:01 - Tagesschau

Iran War and China Shortage: Why Tungsten is Becoming Short

Tue 05:45 - SRF International

Iran War – The helplessness of the Gulf states

Tue 23:24 - n-tv Politik

“If they open the strait”: Trump wants to suspend attacks on Iran for two weeks

Wed 02:34 - La Repubblica (IT)

The legitimized regime, Tehran master of Hormuz, nuclear power: why Trump loses (for now) in Iran

Wed 04:15 - Le Figaro

Ceasefire in Iran announced by Trump: ask all your questions to our Middle East specialist

Wed 05:00 - n-tv Politik

China is said to have pushed Iran: Trump declares agreement with Tehran a “total and complete victory”

Wed 08:15 - Handelsblatt Politik

Economy: Industrial orders are rising – “Increase has little value because of the Iran war”

Wed 12:49 - Fox News

Gen Jack Keane 'skeptical' that Iran ceasefire will hold, warns Tehran will 'delay and obfuscate'

Wed 13:00 - Die Welt

USA declares war on Iran won – Trump threatens Tehran's arms suppliers

Wed 14:19 - SRF International

US strategy in Iran – US goals in the Iran war – and what they (did not) achieve

Wed 14:19 - SRF International

US strategy in Iran – What does the USA actually want to achieve in the Iran war?

Wed 14:24 - Süddeutsche Zeitung Politik

War in the Middle East: How does Berlin assess the importance of the ceasefire between the USA and Iran?

Wed 15:03 - Die Welt

Iran considers exit from ceasefire - meeting with US planned for Friday

Wed 16:11 - n-tv Politik

“No possibility for agreement”: Expert sees Trump in the Gaza trap in talks with Iran

Wed 18:47 - Handelsblatt Politik

Iran War - The situation in the evening: What the agreement between the USA and Iran means - an overview

Thu 04:55 - n-tv Politik

“Highly unlikely”: Trump wants to attack Iran harder if it violates the ceasefire

Thu 22:50 - PBS Newshour

What people in Iran are saying about the war and their government

Fri 07:28 - Die Welt

Inflation rate rises to 2.7 percent due to Iran war

Fri 08:08 - Tagesschau

Inflation in Germany: price jumps for fuel and heating oil

Fri 09:06 - DW All

Germany news: Inflation creeps up as fuel costs mount

Fri 09:06 - DW Top

Germany news: Inflation creeps up as fuel costs mount

Fri 12:33 - Washington Examiner

Inflation jumped to 3.3% in March as Iran war drove up oil prices

Fri 13:22 - The Hill

Inflation rate rises to 3.3 percent in March amid hiked energy costs from Iran war

Fri 15:20 - Al Jazeera English

Inflation rises in US amid Iran war, Hormuz blockade

Sat 14:01 - Al-Monitor

Trump says US forces are 'clearing' Strait of Hormuz

Sat 17:56 - The Hill

US military starts removing mines from Strait of Hormuz

Sat 19:50 - The Hill

Former general urges Trump to call Xi over Iran, Strait of Hormuz

Sun 12:42 - The Hill

'This is the last warning:' Iran radioes US during Strait of Hormuz de-mining effort: Report

Sun 13:07 - ANSA Top News

Trump announces immediate naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz

Sun 13:07 - ANSA Mondo

Trump announces immediate naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz

Sun 13:07 - ANSA Mondo

Trump announces immediate naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz

Sun 13:15 - ANSA Top News

Trump, we will start blowing up mines in the Strait of Hormuz

Sun 13:15 - ANSA Mondo

Trump, we will start blowing up mines in the Strait of Hormuz

Sun 13:15 - ANSA Mondo

Trump, we will start blowing up mines in the Strait of Hormuz

Sun 13:29 - Middle East Eye

Trump says US military is 'locked and loaded' to 'finish up' Iran

Mon 09:00 - ANSA Mondo

Macron, a conference with London in view of a peaceful mission for Hormuz

Tue 09:58 - ANSA Top News

Mission of 'non-belligerent' countries on Hormuz, conference on Friday in Paris

Tue 09:59 - ANSA Mondo

Mission of 'non-belligerent' countries on Hormuz, conference on Friday in Paris

Tue 09:59 - ANSA Mondo

Mission of 'non-belligerent' countries on Hormuz, conference on Friday in Paris

Tue 10:01 - Al-Monitor

Macron, Starmer to chair conference on defensive Hormuz mission on Friday, Elysee says

Tue 23:00 - La Repubblica (IT)

Willing, meeting between leaders for the naval mission in the Strait of Hormuz

Wed 10:21 - ANSA Main

Summit in Paris to evaluate Hormuz demining, Italy is also there

Wed 20:05 - La Repubblica (IT)

Meloni's anti-Trump move: summit on Hormuz with Macron, Starmer and Merz

Thu 23:45 - ANSA Mondo

The Nobel Peace Prize Machado received by Meloni

Fri 01:30 - Al-Monitor

Macron, Starmer rally allies to mull Hormuz mission

Fri 01:31 - France 24

Macron, Starmer chair meeting to mull European post-war mission in Strait of Hormuz

Fri 04:00 - Financial Times

Macron and Starmer to hold summit on plan to secure Strait of Hormuz

Fri 07:49 - France 24

France, UK host talks on securing Hormuz

Fri 09:58 - Politico EU

Starmer ‘furious’ over Mandelson vetting failures as Labour critics pounce

Fri 10:19 - ANSA Top News

Starmer, 'unforgivable that they didn't inform me about Mandelson'

Fri 10:19 - ANSA Mondo

Starmer, 'unforgivable that they didn't inform me about Mandelson'

Fri 11:17 - France 24

Strait of Hormuz: Macron, Starmer meet at Elysée Palace

Fri 12:55 - France 24

Britain, France chair meeting on Hormuz

Fri 12:57 - France 24

Starmer, Macron push forward efforts to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Fri 15:26 - France 24

REPLAY: EU leaders deliver joint statement on Strait of Hormuz opening

Fri 15:28 - France 24

Europe welcomes Hormuz Strait reopening

Fri 15:30 - France 24

Macron urges permanent reopening of Hormuz Strait

Fri 16:13 - France 24

Macron, Meloni, Starmer and Merz welcome Hormuz Strait reopening

Sat 08:01 - Al-Monitor

UK’s Cooper urges full resumption of shipping through Hormuz Strait

Sun 16:00 - DW All

Mines in the Strait of Hormuz: How dangerous are they?

Sun 16:00 - DW World

Mines in the Strait of Hormuz: How dangerous are they?

Sun 16:00 - DW Top

Mines in the Strait of Hormuz: How dangerous are they?

Mon 10:36 - Al-Monitor

UK foreign minister Cooper cuts short diplomatic tour

Mon 15:27 - Süddeutsche Zeitung Politik

Bundeswehr: Camouflaged like a chameleon

Wed 06:41 - Tagesschau

Electricity and gas prices continue to rise due to the Iran war

Wed 15:45 - Die Zeit Newsfeed

Arming the Bundeswehr: On the shopping list

Thu 15:07 - Handelsblatt Politik

Iran War: Will Bundeswehr mine hunters be ordered into the Strait of Hormuz? What they could contribute

Sat 03:00 - Die Welt

“All options on the table” – Miersch does not rule out new debts due to the Iran war

Sun 11:00 - Die Welt

SPD is already talking about new debts because of the Iran war - CDU reacts indignantly

Sun 15:37 - Die Welt

“The bazooka is empty” – Spahn slows Miersch down on the debt issue

Mon 11:50 - Handelsblatt Politik

+++ Iran War +++: “An entire nation is being humiliated” – Merz accuses Trump of lacking a strategy in the Iran War

Mon 18:20 - Handelsblatt Politik

+++ Iran War +++: Trump apparently skeptical about Iran's new proposal

Tue 12:29 - Handelsblatt Politik

+++ Iran War +++: United Arab Emirates leaves OPEC

Tue 13:33 - Tagesschau

Oil company BP benefits greatly from the oil price shock caused by the Iran war

Tue 14:28 - Handelsblatt Politik

+++ Iran War +++: Trump: Iran reports “state of collapse”

Tue 15:38 - Die Welt

“In a state of collapse” – according to Trump, Iran is begging to open the Strait of Hormuz

Wed 01:57 - Die Welt

“He doesn’t know what he’s talking about” – Trump is angry with Merz because of his statement about the Iran war

Wed 04:45 - n-tv Politik

Fear of losing voters: USA is probably considering a unilateral declaration of victory in the Iran war

Wed 12:41 - Handelsblatt Politik

+++ Iran War +++: IAEA chief suspects that most of Iran's uranium is still in Isfahan

Wed 14:52 - Aftenposten (NO)

The US has spent 25 billion dollars on the war on Iran

Wed 15:15 - Handelsblatt Politik

+++ Iran War +++: Pentagon: The Iran War has cost around $25 billion so far

Wed 15:50 - n-tv Politik

Hearing in Congress: Pentagon reveals billions in costs for Iran war for the first time

Wed 16:18 - Middle East Eye

IAEA chief says Iran’s enriched uranium likely remains at Isfahan

Wed 19:04 - Handelsblatt Politik

+++ Iran War +++: According to the UN, Iran has executed 21 people since the war began

Thu 12:30 - Handelsblatt Politik

+++ Iran War +++: Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei makes a statement: Regime wants to keep missile and nuclear programs

Thu 18:10 - Handelsblatt Politik

+++ Iran War +++: Does Trump have to withdraw US troops because of the 1973 law? Hegseth believes the 60-day deadline has been met

Thu 20:36 - Handelsblatt Politik

+++ US customs policy +++: “In honor” of the royal couple – Trump wants to lift whiskey tariffs

Fri 14:30 - Handelsblatt Politik

+++ Iran War +++: Iran: New proposals to end the war handed over to Pakistan

Fri 20:24 - Handelsblatt Politik

+++ US customs policy +++: US tariffs – EU threatens countermeasures

Fri 20:24 - Handelsblatt Politik

+++ US tariff policy +++: EU threatens Trump with countermeasures in the event of tariff increases

Sat 00:32 - Handelsblatt Politik

+++ Iran War +++: Trump to Congress – Fighting in Iran is over

Sat 10:03 - Handelsblatt Politik

+++ US customs policy +++: EU threatens Trump with countermeasures after customs announcements

Sat 11:44 - Handelsblatt Politik

+++ Iran War +++: Iran apparently offers the USA to open the Strait of Hormuz – Trump “not satisfied”

Sun 00:22 - Handelsblatt Politik

+++ Iran War +++: Iran apparently offers the USA to open the Strait of Hormuz – Trump “not satisfied”

Sun 05:24 - Handelsblatt Politik

+++ US customs policy +++: Expert: Trump's new car tariffs primarily affect German manufacturers

Sun 10:17 - Handelsblatt Politik

+++ US customs policy +++: DIW boss Fratzscher is calling for counter-tariffs from the EU after Trump's tariff announcement

Sun 13:03 - Handelsblatt Politik

+++ Iran War +++: Iran demands end of war within 30 days in 14-point plan - Trump is examining Theran's new proposal

Sun 15:13 - Handelsblatt Politik

+++ US customs policy +++: SPD calls for digital tax as a counter-reaction to US tariff threat

Sun 17:30 - Handelsblatt Politik

+++ Iran War +++: USA wants to free ships in the Strait of Hormuz from Monday morning

Sun 20:04 - Handelsblatt Politik

+++ Federal politics +++: Miersch and Söder are calling for improvements to the cash savings package

Sun 20:51 - Al Jazeera English

Iran lawmaker says Strait of Hormuz will not return to pre‑war state

Sun 21:55 - The Hill

Trump says US will help free ships in Strait of Hormuz

Mon 03:47 - Al Jazeera English

Trump says US to begin escorting ships in Strait of Hormuz

Mon 05:00 - Aftenposten (NO)

- The danger level in Hormuz is at a "critical level"

Mon 06:50 - ANSA Top News

Tehran, US forces will be attacked if they approach Hormuz

Mon 06:50 - ANSA Mondo

Tehran, US forces will be attacked if they approach Hormuz

Mon 06:51 - ANSA Mondo

Tehran, US forces will be attacked if they approach Hormuz

Mon 07:12 - La Repubblica (IT)

War in Iran, today's news. Tehran: “We will attack any force that enters Hormuz”

Mon 07:21 - ANSA Top News

Stock market: Europe opens with little movement, waiting for developments on Iran and Hormuz

Mon 07:29 - DW All

Iran war: US to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz

Mon 07:29 - DW Top

Iran war: US to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz

Mon 07:31 - Handelsblatt Politik

+++ Iran War +++: Iran warns US Navy about entering Strait of Hormuz

Mon 08:00 - Al-Monitor

Iran warns will attack US forces in Hormuz after Trump announces escort plan

Mon 08:00 - Al-Monitor

Iran warns will attack US forces in Hormuz after Trump announces plan to guide ships

Mon 08:20 - Al Jazeera English

Iran warns US to stay out of Hormuz after Trump says US will ‘guide’ ships

Mon 08:59 - Middle East Eye

Iran threatens to attack US warships that enter Strait of Hormuz

Mon 09:05 - France 24

Trump says US operation will aid ships stranded in Strait of Hormuz

Mon 09:17 - Middle East Eye

Iran threatens to attack US warships that enter Strait of Hormuz

Mon 10:41 - Handelsblatt Politik

+++ Iran War +++: Iran reports missile attack on US ship in Strait of Hormuz

Mon 12:01 - Al-Monitor

Most Strait of Hormuz shipping at a standstill despite latest US pledge

Mon 12:19 - Washington Examiner

CENTCOM denies Iran’s claim it damaged US warship in Strait of Hormuz

Mon 12:48 - The Hill

Iran issues Strait of Hormuz threat after Trump says US to guide vessels

Mon 12:58 - The Hill

Live updates: US Navy aids vessels through Strait of Hormuz after Iran issues warning

Mon 13:30 - The Hill

Trump’s obsession with Obama fuels his Iran war strategy

Mon 13:41 - Handelsblatt Politik

+++ Iran War +++: US naval ships say they are crossing the Strait of Hormuz

Mon 14:30 - Middle East Eye

South Korea reports ‘explosion and fire’ on ship in Hormuz, cause unclear

Mon 14:44 - Fox News

Congress ignores key deadline as Republicans ready 'restraint' on Trump's war in Iran

Mon 16:09 - The Hill

2 US cargo ships have crossed Strait of Hormuz, military says

Mon 16:57 - Washington Examiner

Trump’s ‘ceasefire at risk’ as Iran tensions rise: Mabinty Quarshie

Mon 17:36 - Al-Monitor

Trump says South Korea should join mission to protect ships near Iran

Tue 13:35 - Fox News

Republicans slip $1 billion in taxpayer money for Trump ballroom security in ICE, Border Patrol package

Tue 13:35 - Fox News

Once touted as privately funded, Republicans sneak in taxpayer cash for Trump's ballroom project

Tue 13:38 - France 24

REPLAY: Pentagon chief Hegseth says ceasefire with Iran not over

Tue 16:06 - Washington Examiner

Trump claims Iran’s leaders told him their country has ‘no chance’ of winning the war

Tue 16:36 - Al-Monitor

Trump says Iran "should wave the white flag of surrender"

Tue 16:53 - Middle East Eye

Trump claims US has ‘completely destroyed Iran’s army’

Tue 18:58 - n-tv Politik

“Don’t want to invade”: Trump downplays Iran war as a “small skirmish.”

Tue 19:19 - France 24

Trump hard-pressed to get better Iran nuclear deal than Obama's

Wed 00:22 - DW All

Iran war: Trump says Project Freedom 'paused'

Wed 00:22 - DW Top

Iran war: Trump says Project Freedom 'paused'

Wed 02:16 - Middle East Eye

US lawmaker says Trump falsely declared Iran war ended

Wed 08:01 - La Repubblica (IT)

Project Freedom, Trump's flop: only six ships left out of 1600 blocked in Hormuz. Three attacked

Wed 16:47 - Tagesschau

US President Trump remains on a zigzag course in the Iran war

Wed 20:43 - Gazeta Wyborcza (PL)

Trump claims Iran "wants to make a deal." Tehran denies this

Thu 18:17 - France 24

Still no sign of a solution in Iran: US president says the war will be over soon

Fri 09:11 - France 24

Iran on the verge of economic asphyxiation -- rare footage from Tehran

Fri 11:34 - Fox News

Trump warns Iran what will happen if deal is not reached to end war and more top headlines

Sat 02:42 - DW All

Iran war: US expecting Tehran's response to proposed deal

Sat 02:42 - DW Top

Iran war: US expecting Tehran's response to proposed deal

Sat 20:00 - Fox News

Experts warn Trump administration any Iran deal must close plutonium pathway to nuclear bombs

Mon 00:35 - Middle East Eye

Tehran says US proposal sought Iran’s surrender

Mon 06:00 - Middle East Eye

Brent crude climbs above $105 after Trump rejects Iran response

Mon 06:32 - Euronews

Trump to discuss Iran war and trade on first US presidential visit to China since 2017

Mon 08:01 - Al-Monitor

China opposes US sanctions over Iran, pledges to protect firms

Mon 10:00 - The Hill

Iran war may give China, Xi, some leverage on Trump at Beijing summit

Mon 11:02 - Fox News

Trump rejects Iran proposal as 'totally unacceptable' and more top headlines

Mon 13:10 - The Hill

Live updates: Iran reveals demands Trump rejected; 17 US cruise ship passengers return

Mon 15:29 - Al-Monitor

Trump calls Iran response 'piece of garbage,' set to meet military advisers

Mon 15:56 - Fox News

Trump says Iran's latest proposal reneges on giving up enriched material: 'Are they stupid people?'

Mon 16:21 - Middle East Eye

Trump says Iran deal ‘very possible’ despite fragile ceasefire

Mon 16:59 - NPR

Trump wants to suspend the federal gas tax as prices soar amid war with Iran

Mon 17:23 - n-tv Politik

Iran's proposal is "garbage": Trump: Have "the best plan" to end the Iran war

Mon 18:26 - Washington Post

Trump seeks to pause federal gas tax as prices soar amid Iran conflict

Mon 18:36 - Al-Monitor

Americans don't think Trump has explained Iran war goals, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows

Tue 00:00 - Al Jazeera English

Iran war live: Trump slams Iranian proposal as ceasefire hangs by a thread

Tue 01:34 - Middle East Eye

CNN reports divisions inside Trump administration over Iran strategy

Tue 02:36 - Al-Monitor

Analysis-Stung by Iran war, Trump heads to China in need of wins

Tue 04:00 - Financial Times

Germany’s far-right AfD sees support surge after it criticises Trump’s Iran war

Tue 06:02 - Euronews