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欧美关税谈判开谈,欧盟高官对美国“速战速决”的愿望说不
Di Yi Cai Jing·2025-05-18 11:36

Group 1 - The core issue between the US and EU extends beyond tariffs, involving deeper conflicts over EU technology regulations and digital services taxes [1][5] - The EU has initiated formal trade negotiations with the US, exchanging documents covering tariffs, digital trade, and investment opportunities [1][4] - EU officials express skepticism about the US's ability to pressure the EU into changing its digital tax and VAT policies through tariffs, citing the strength of the EU as a trading partner [1][3] Group 2 - The recent US-UK trade agreement is not seen as a template for EU negotiations, with EU officials rejecting the retention of a 10% tariff [3][4] - EU trade officials indicate that the US's proposed tariffs are unlikely to decrease below 10%, and some member states are more resistant to such agreements [3][4] - The EU's strategy may involve balancing between reducing losses and implementing counter-tariffs if the US maintains its current tariff levels [4][5] Group 3 - The EU has not taken significant retaliatory measures against US tariffs, relying instead on threats of increased tariffs, which have had limited effectiveness [5][6] - The ongoing trade issues are complicated by differing regulatory standards between the US and EU, which have led to numerous disputes in the past [5][6] - The EU is considering a comprehensive €95 billion retaliation package against US exports, including products like aircraft and bourbon whiskey [6][7] Group 4 - Discussions are ongoing among EU member states regarding which US products should be included in the retaliation list, with some countries seeking exemptions for specific goods [8][9] - The unity among EU member states in trade negotiations may be tested as the final agreement takes shape, with differing opinions on how to respond to US tariffs [8][9] - The EU's position will largely depend on whether the negotiations yield substantial tariff reductions [9]