French media on July 28 primarily focused on the US-EU customs agreement. Initial reports detailed a 15% tariff deal aimed at averting commercial chaos. By mid-morning, French officials began labeling the agreement "unbalanced", while political opposition, notably François Bayrou, increasingly condemned it as "submission" and a "sombre day" for Europe, signaling deepening discontent. Analyses highlighted its "painful impacts" on key European industries like automotive and textiles, and concerns about strategic subordination. Concurrently, a tragic domestic story unfolded: a gîte fire in Charente, which by afternoon confirmed four fatalities. Later in the day, a significant internal political drama emerged in Paris: Rachida Dati declared her candidacy for the legislative election, defying Les Républicains' official investment of Michel Barnier, setting up an intra-party duel. Donald Trump's 10-12 day ultimatum to Putin regarding Ukraine also featured.