Trump’s Trade War Sparks Concerns Over EU Duties and Greek Welfare Policies

Amid rising tensions, the Movement for Democracy faces internal dissent over aligning with Renew Europe. Members who left SYRIZA feel uneasy about this rightward shift. Despite opposition, leader Stefanos Kasselakis prevails. Greece worries about potential cuts to September welfare policies announced by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis due to EU duty hikes. Meanwhile, Trump’s tariffs on Chinese goods worry global markets, impacting Tesla and Elon Musk. In Cyprus, discussions highlight the need for a European response to US tariffs affecting critical products. Former ND ministers prepare to criticize Mitsotakis at an upcoming book event.