Tariffs, Mars, Greece: Your Thursday Briefing

By Matthew Sedacca

• July 26, 2018
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Good morning. The U.S.-E.U. trade war halts, scientists discover water on Mars and a new exhibition showcases Gala Dalí’s life.

Here’s the latest:

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CreditDoug Mills/The New York Times

• The U.S. trade war with the E.U. appears to be off, at least for now.

At a surprise news conference, President Trump and the president of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, above left, said they would work toward lowering tariffs and other trade barriers, temporarily defusing a battle that began with Mr. Trump’s tariffs on European steel and aluminum exports.

Given Mr. Trump’s unpredictable negotiating style, it was not clear whether the agreement was a genuine truce or merely a lull in a conflict that could flare again.