China escalated the trade conflict by raising tariffs on American products to 125%, after Trump maintained high duties exclusively against Beijing while pausing them for other nations. European markets initially rebounded before falling again on the Chinese announcement. The ECB indicated readiness to intervene if financial stability became threatened.
Xi Jinping called for China and the EU to "resist together against coercion," attempting to form an alliance against Washington. The EU expressed willingness to negotiate with the US, scheduling talks for Monday in Washington.
Trump defended his policy as "working really well" despite market volatility. Le Figaro reported that debt concerns ultimately influenced Trump's decision to pause European tariffs.
Domestically, French authorities launched a search for a missing 28-year-old jogger in Vienne. Prime Minister Bayrou faced continued pressure over the Bétharram abuse scandal, insisting he "never intervened in a judicial case."