European media criticize the US-EU tariff agreement, saying that von der Leyen has humiliated Europe.

Europe is very angry! The "Süddeutsche Zeitung" criticized the US-EU tariff agreement, the "Der Spiegel" weekly criticized the US-EU tariff agreement, the "Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung" criticized the US-EU tariff agreement, and the Swiss "Neue Zürcher Zeitung" criticized the US-EU tariff agreement! Europe does not accept the agreement between von der Leyen and Trump! The "Süddeutsche Zeitung" stated that this agreement has made Europe a victim of being exploited and humiliated. Faced with Trump's 15% tariff, Europe simply accepts it without resistance. It is extremely weak.

The "Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung" bluntly stated that the EU is groveling and belittling itself. Von der Leyen's position is extremely uncomfortable. The "Der Spiegel" weekly believes that the agreement is a product of Europe's surrender. The Swiss "Neue Zürcher Zeitung" believes that it is a one-sided deal in favor of the United States. Obviously, facing this plan negotiated by von der Leyen with the US, Europe is very angry. In short, in this agreement, Europe is submissive to the US.

What did the US give up? The US hardly gave anything. Not only did the US impose tariffs on Europe, but also received large investment commitments from Europe, as well as rich returns from buying energy and weapons. Obviously, in the eyes of European media, von der Leyen sold out European interests, while the US is sucking blood from Europe. This is undoubtedly an extremely unfair agreement. This kind of agreement clearly shows Europe's weakness in the face of the US.

Why has Europe come to this point? Of course, it cannot be entirely blamed on von der Leyen. Von der Leyen is a typical pro-US figure in Europe, but she is not the only pro-US figure. More deeply speaking, Europe naturally considers the US as an ally, has a deep dependence on the US, and lacks vigilance towards the US. On one hand, Europe has illusions about the US, and on the other hand, it dares not openly confront the US. This agreement, Europe is very angry, but is this the beginning of Europe re-evaluating the US-EU relationship? If Europe does not re-evaluate the US-EU relationship, such incidents are almost unavoidable.

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