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EU Civil War as France Slams Von Der Leyen's 'Submission' to Trump in 'Dark Day'

  • The European Union and the United States reached a trade agreement that includes tariffs and substantial energy purchases, as confirmed during the meeting between Ursula von der Leyen and Donald Trump.
  • French Prime Minister François Bayrou criticized the agreement, calling it a 'dark day' for the EU and a submission to American pressure.
  • The agreement establishes a 15% tariff on most EU imports to the US, amid fears of increased tariffs if negotiations had failed.
  • Bayrou warned that the conditions are not satisfactory and cannot be sustainable.
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Lean Left

The verbal protest has become a formal act for all intents and purposes. After the heavy criticism of the bigs of Europe against Ursula von der Leyen, the reaction of having reached an agreement with Donald Trump on the very unfavourable duties for the Union, today is the day of the official counter-moves of the States. Eleven EU countries, in fact, have written a document-appeal to ask for effective protection for the steel industry: a shield, …

·Rome, Italy
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Far Right

Ursula von der Leyen, the EU Commission's unelected commander-in-chief of the European peoples, concluded a trade deal with US President Donald Trump, which reminds us of tribute payments. Instead of relying on fair conditions for both sides, she sold and betrayed the Europeans. A comment by Heinz Steiner Whoever came up with the idea that Ursula von der Leyen should lead the negotiations with Donald Trump on trade deals was obviously not entire…

Lean Left

For the Minister of Economy, the "deal" signed between Donald Trump and Ursula von der Leyen is a lesser evil for the European economy.

·Paris, France
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Center

According to EU Commission President von der Leyen, the agreement in the customs dispute with the US provides for "security in uncertain times". But not everyone in Europe sees it as so positive. We have put together some reactions.

·Germany
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Center

The trade agreement concluded between Donald Trump and Ursula von der Leyen is summed up in one word: asymmetrical. As of 1 August, most products entering American soil will be taxed at 15%. In return, American products arriving in the European Union will not be subject to any surtax. In metropolitan France, both on the right and on the left, the agreement is unanimous against him. Even the Prime Minister, François Bayrou, deplores this Monday 2…

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Irish Independent broke the news in Ireland on Monday, July 28, 2025.
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