The survey included 1,002 Germans, revealing that 51% are dissatisfied with Von der Leyen’s performance, while 31% approve, and 18% remain undecided.
The survey indicated that 66% of the Germans surveyed expect the customs agreement to have a negative impact on the German economy, while 14% believe it will benefit the national economy. One-tenth of the participants expressed their opinions.
On July 27, Von der Leyen and U.S. President Donald Trump reached a trade agreement that subjects most European Union exports to the United States to a 15% tariff. The agreement does not include lifting the U.S. tariffs of 50% on steel and aluminum, but these could be reduced through further negotiations, according to The New York Times, citing a senior U.S. official. Additionally, the European Union pledged to purchase $750 billion worth of American energy products.
