A painting of John Jacob Astor. Interim Archives/Getty Images After the Treaty of Paris was signed in 1783, he immigrated to New York and took a job with a fur trader.

Explore news and insights on climate change, environment policies, global warming and sustainable practices with The New York Times Climate and Environment section.

President Donald Trump makes no apologies for thinking the United States bears too much of the burden regarding America’s role in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization — more commonly known as NATO.

Although assistance is given towards this compilation from public funds on the ground of its general utility, it must be understood that it is not an official ...