Higher Tariffs from the USA and Disruptions in Germany
Today's briefing focuses on possible changes in trade with the USA, which may affect the Polish economy and product prices. We also warn of travel disruptions to Germany due to extreme heat and new signals regarding national security. In the east, hostilities are escalating, resulting in the declaration of a state of emergency in Crimea.
Polish consumers and entrepreneurs may feel the effects of new tariffs threatened by Donald Trump in response to plans to introduce a digital services tax. The European Commission has confirmed that these announcements could also hit Poland, which in practice means a risk of rising prices for goods imported from the USA and a potential deterioration of trade terms.
Regarding internal security, the head of the Intelligence Agency has issued a warning against so-called "little green men"—unmarked armed formations that could conduct hybrid operations within the country. This is the first such direct signal from the services, calling for increased vigilance against unconventional threats that do not resemble traditional armed conflict.
Those planning a trip west must prepare for serious road disruptions in Germany. An extreme heatwave, during which temperatures exceeded 41 degrees Celsius, led to the cracking of the highway surface near Berlin. The road damage is paralyzing traffic toward the Polish border, requiring the planning of alternative routes or accounting for delays of several hours.
The situation beyond the eastern border remains tense following a series of successful Ukrainian attacks on Russian military logistics. A strike on arms factories in Volgograd and the destruction of infrastructure in Crimea forced the local occupation authorities to declare a state of emergency. For the region, this means a further escalation of fighting and tightened security measures near the borders.
In the app, you will find more information about the missile incident in the Strait of Hormuz and details regarding the Pope's meetings at the Vatican.