The diary Sueddeutsche Zeitung says, "Does the president realize what he has done? Only he knows. But he seems to be getting the hang of it. After he declared the trade war in the Rose Garden of the White House, stock prices worldwide fell sharply, and Wall Street reported the biggest crash since the coronavirus pandemic broke out. This must have made a slight impression on Trump, otherwise it is hard to realize the President's appeal to his fellow countrymen: 'Hold on – it will not be easy, but the final consequence will be historic', we read.
A commentator on the "Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung" diary writes: "While president Donald Trump, despite the confusion on the stock exchanges, persists in his customs policy and calls for perseverance, abruptly his advisor Elon Musk recommends a free trade region between Europe and North America. This would undoubtedly be the perfect solution to this conflict. Europeans, however, should not have besides much hope. The statements of the Musk, which have now become urgent news, are besides mysterious. It remains completely unclear under what conditions specified a contract would have been signed. It is equally unclear whether Musk is thus positioned against Trump. The relation between this hellish duo is at best confusing. (...) The EU must hold its hand out and proceed to prepare for the worst."
Regional paper "Münchner Merkur" notes: "In fresh weeks it has been impossible to defy the impression that the US society capitulated against the multifaceted madness of its president. Donald Trump could do what he wanted (and did many) – it was without major protests. All the more comforting are weekend demonstrations that took place not only in the capital or liberal metropolises, but throughout the country. This is not yet an uprising, but a strong sign of life from many who refuse to accept the abolition of the old United States. individual may rightly ask why it took so long. Trump's program was known, and since January it has done more harm than most likely any of its predecessors."
The paper "Rhein-Zeitung" from Koblence estimates: "Democracy no longer dies with a loud bang, but undergoes slow erosion. Courts, prosecutors, and powerful states are inactive tiny ray of hope. But they can drive Trump and Musk only tiny heels that will lose power without a large united movement against Trump. Therefore, the top hope is now that Trump will alienate those who voted for him to make America large again. Logic: If inflation were galloping, pension funds were under pressure, and the economy collapsed, Trump supporters could turn against it."
The "Frankfurter Rundschau" paper states: "Demonstrations in the US are the first serious sign of life on the part of opposition to Trump's destructive administration policy. However, this is not adequate to halt or even reverse the attacks on democracy, human rights and globalisation that have already begun. In addition to their demands, various groups will gotta make an thought to counter the MAG movement of U.S. president Donald Trump. Democrats have a peculiar function to play here. They seem to come out of shock after defeat in the presidential election. However, in order for Democrats to find a fresh function after the Obama and Biden era, they request to answer any questions. 1 of them is how the election against Donald Trump could have failed. This should be little related to settlement with erstwhile president Joe Biden, and more to the question with which Democrats can proceed to score points in a polarized American society."
