Kim Mackrael

ottawa, ontario, canada

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I write about European Union tech regulation, energy policy, competition and other topics as a Brussels-based correspondent for the Wall Street Journal.

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The U.S. is trampling allies in the global hunt for rare earths

BRUSSELS—Europe’s effort to loosen Beijing’s grip on the materials it needs to rearm has hit an unexpected snag: the deep pockets of the U.S. America is on a global shopping spree outside China to secure critical minerals for jet fighters, tanks and cutti... See more

livemint.com•Kim Mackrael•Jul 17, 2026

The EU Is Cutting Tariffs on the U.S. Now Comes the Next Fight.

The European Union on Thursday followed through on a central plank of its trade deal with President Trump after months of internal wrangling. Another economic battle with Washington looms even larger. The EU’s member countries on Thursday approved sweepin... See more

livemint.com•Kim Mackrael•Jun 25, 2026

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