Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-05-09 10:37Core Viewpoint - The European Union (EU) has begun imposing tariffs on over 80 Chinese products, responding to pressure from the United States amid ongoing trade tensions initiated by President Trump [1][3]. Group 1: EU Actions - The EU has previously imposed tariffs on certain Chinese goods since January, citing "anti-dumping" measures, and the recent tariffs on mobile elevating work platforms add to this list [3]. - The EU claims that Chinese products benefit from unfair subsidies and are sold below normal prices, justifying the tariffs [3]. Group 2: Impact on China - The tariffs are expected to significantly reduce the competitiveness of Chinese products in the EU market, leading to a decrease in orders for affected companies [3]. - China's Ministry of Commerce has criticized the EU's actions as "selective enforcement," arguing that it creates trade barriers and violates World Trade Organization (WTO) rules [3]. Group 3: China's Response - China has indicated that it understands some countries may negotiate under pressure from the US, but any actions that harm Chinese interests will lead to reciprocal measures [5]. - A recent bilingual video released by China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized China's refusal to submit to US "bullying" tactics, asserting the need for a firm stance to protect national interests [5][7]. - China does not oppose countries aligning with the US, provided it does not come at the expense of Chinese interests, warning of potential retaliation if such boundaries are crossed [7].