“不能坐视不管”！欧盟官员最新表态：若与美国关税谈判失败，将采取报复性措施

Core Viewpoint - The European Union (EU) is prepared to take retaliatory measures against the United States if negotiations regarding tariffs fail, aiming to rebalance bilateral trade relations [1][3]. Group 1: Tariff Negotiations - EU Trade and Economic Security Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis is currently negotiating with the Trump administration regarding potential tariffs on imports such as timber, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductors [1][3]. - The U.S. has indicated that these tariffs could affect €170 billion worth of EU goods, which represents approximately 97% of the EU's total exports to the U.S. [1]. Group 2: EU's Response Strategy - Dombrovskis stated that the proposed import taxes lack justification and would harm economies on both sides of the Atlantic, emphasizing that the current situation is unacceptable [3]. - In the event of failed negotiations, the EU is accelerating efforts to diversify its trade and investment relationships with other global partners to mitigate the impact of escalating trade tensions with the U.S. [3]. Group 3: Future Proposals and Actions - The EU is expected to submit a document to the U.S. aimed at restarting negotiations, which may include proposals to lower tariffs and non-tariff barriers, increase European investments in the U.S., and enhance cooperation on strategic challenges [3]. - Following the announcement of "reciprocal tariffs" by President Trump, the EU proposed mutual elimination of tariffs on all industrial products, which was rejected by Trump [3].