Trump's announcement to double steel tariffs from 25% to 50% prompted swift European retaliation, with the EU threatening counter-tariffs before July 14th. German outlets warned of potential economic crisis as trade tensions escalated beyond the previous day's court battles.
Chancellor Merz scheduled a Thursday White House meeting with Trump, placing Ukraine discussions at the center of bilateral talks. This followed continued reporting on Musk's costly departure from the administration, with outlets detailing how his failed cost-cutting plans could create billion-dollar disasters through expensive lawsuits.
A small aircraft crashed into a residential house in Kleinenbroich, killing two people including a 71-year-old female pilot from Düsseldorf who had reported engine problems before impact.
The evening brought Paris Saint-Germain's historic 5-0 Champions League victory over Inter Milan in Munich, with German media extensively covering PSG's first European title. Polling showed Die Linke overtaking the Greens domestically, while Justice Minister Hubig openly supported examining an AfD party ban.