Morning news focused on Trump's tariffs threatening Polish automotive exports, with analyses showing significant potential losses. By mid-morning, unexpected news broke about U.S. troops relocating from Jasionka base, causing initial concern and confusion. Officials quickly clarified this was not a withdrawal but a repositioning within Poland, with President Duda, Prime Minister Tusk, and Defense Minister Kosiniak-Kamysz all emphasizing the planned nature of these movements.
The afternoon saw attention shift to U.S.-China relations as Trump implemented massive 104% tariffs on Chinese imports, with experts warning this could trigger broader trade conflicts. Vice-presidential candidate J.D. Vance defended the move saying America was "borrowing money from Chinese peasants."
Political tensions continued domestically with Hołownia filing a lawsuit against Mentzen in an electoral dispute, while Szymon Brejza stated in Radio ZET interview that "no one can predict Trump's strategy."