French media initially focused on Donald Trump's new customs duties, detailing the signed decree and its August 7 effective date, with analyses on global market impact and Europe's potential responses, including a digital services tax. Concurrently, the humanitarian situation in Gaza received increased attention, as France conducted its first humanitarian aid air-drops, though their efficacy compared to ground deliveries was debated. By late afternoon, a new international development emerged as the dominant story: Donald Trump ordered the deployment of two nuclear submarines in response to "provocative" comments from Russia. This escalation superseded tariff discussions, with media exploring the nature of the Russian remarks and the broader implications of Trump's action on international tensions. US employment figures and their market impact also gained focus, contested by Trump.