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After Donald TrumpтАЩs inauguration in January, Hungarian leader Viktor Orban predicted the “Trump tornadoтАЭ would usher in a golden era for EuropeтАЩs far right.
It isnтАЩt working out that way.
In Hungary, the strong economy that helped Orban win previous elections is now struggling and could worsen as Europe confronts Trump’s aggressive trade policy. HungaryтАЩs political opposition appears stronger than at any point in OrbanтАЩs 15-year rule. And OrbanтАЩs close association with Trump no longer offers clear advantages as U.S. tariffs threaten HungaryтАЩs economy.
