300,000 Join Massive Protests in Germany Against US-EU Trade Deals

``With large rallies in Berlin, Hamburg, Cologne, Leipzig, Frankfurt, and other cities -- the crowds have been estimated at anywhere from 250,000 to 320,000nationwide... Though TTIP negotiations were said to have "de facto failed" last month, U.S. President Barack Obama has vowed to see the deal approved. And despite widespread opposition German Chancellor Angela Merkel also remains supportive. Despite the precarious negotiations, the people in the streets on Saturday appear unwilling to take any chances.''