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European Leaders Slam Controversial Trump Trade Deal

7/31/2025

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The European Commission is under fire following its trade deal with President Trump on July 27th. French Prime Minister François Bayrou called it a “dark day,” while German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned of possible economic fallout. Meanwhile, Hungarian leader Viktor Orban ridiculed the scenario, implying Trump overshadowed Ursula von der Leyen.

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The European Commission is under fire following its trade deal with President Trump on July 27th. French Prime Minister François Bayrou called it a “dark day,” while German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned of possible economic fallout. Meanwhile, Hungarian leader Viktor Orban ridiculed the scenario, implying Trump overshadowed Ursula von der Leyen.