Hungary's Orbán mocks 'featherweight' von der Leyen over EU-US trade deal:
“It wasn’t a deal that President Donald Trump made with Ursula von der Leyen – it was ...
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Orbán Slams EU-US Trade Pact as One-Sided DefeatOrbán labels the agreement weak, highlighting a 15% tariff on EU cars and vague $750B US energy purchase terms.
Key FactsJul 28, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán condemned the EU-US trade agreement as weak and unfairly favoring the US.
- The deal includes a flat 15% tariff on EU automobiles and other goods, as stated by US President Trump.
- The EU also agreed to $750 billion in US energy purchases and $600 billion in investments, though details remain unclear.
- Orbán called European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen a 'featherweight' and viewed the US-UK deal as far more advantageous.
It is obvious to me that this is not an agreement.— Viktor Orbán, Hungary's Prime Minister, commenting on the EU-US trade deal.
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