Trump's 10% universal tariff floor officially took effect, dominating French news coverage throughout the day. Early morning headlines focused on Trump's defiant stance, declaring "I will never change my policy" despite market turmoil, with Wall Street dropping nearly 6% the previous day.
By mid-morning, reports detailed China's retaliatory measures and the implementation mechanics of the tariffs. Macron and UK Prime Minister Starmer issued a joint statement that trade wars serve "nobody's interest" while French Economy Minister urged companies to "postpone" U.S. investments.
Meanwhile, the National Rally held a modest rally in Marseille preparing for Sunday's larger Paris demonstration supporting Marine Le Pen following her ineligibility ruling. A new poll showed RN far ahead for the 2027 presidential election.
PSG was crowned French football champion with six games to spare after a 1-0 win against Angers, securing their 13th title.