The European Union’s effort to complete ratification of its trade deal with the United States is facing delays as Donald Trump’s tensions with German leadership spill into the process. Both outlets describe a political rift involving Trump and Germany’s Friedrich Merz that is affecting the EU’s ability to maintain momentum on the agreement. The concern centers on timing: the EU is trying to finish the ratification work before potential new US tariffs take effect, which would raise the costs and uncertainties for trade between the two sides. While the outlets emphasize the diplomatic and political friction tied to Germany, the broader dispute is framed around how US-European negotiations are influenced by domestic political dynamics in Washington and in European capitals. As the ratification deadline approaches, EU officials are working to advance the decision process, but Trump’s anger at Germany is portrayed as an added complication that could influence both the schedule and the political backing needed to move toward final approval. The reports do not indicate a final outcome, but they underscore that the rift is creating uncertainty for the EU’s plan to complete the deal promptly.