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EU trade official Sabine Weyand exits after public fight over Trump deal trade rules report

International
Published on 28 April 2026
EU trade official Sabine Weyand exits after public fight over Trump deal trade rules report

She publicly disputed claims the deal met global rules

Sabine Weyand, a senior European Commission trade official, is reportedly leaving her post after a dispute with superiors over a trade deal linked to former US President Donald Trump. The Financial Times says she publicly challenged arguments that the agreement complied with global trade rules. Reuters could not immediately confirm the report, citing officials.

  • Sabine Weyand is reportedly stepping down from her EU trade role
  • Dispute reportedly involved a Trump-linked trade deal and its compliance
  • She publicly questioned claims it met global trade rules
  • Report from Financial Times was not independently confirmed by Reuters
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