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突生变故!美乌矿产协议后,欧盟直接强势翻脸,乌克兰雪上加霜
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-05-20 08:10

Group 1 - The core issue revolves around the recently reached US-Ukraine mineral resources agreement, which faces complications due to the EU's sudden imposition of tariffs on Ukrainian goods, creating a more complex situation for Kyiv [1][3]. - The agreement was characterized by a lengthy negotiation process, with significant changes made to the original terms, including the removal of the "US priority development rights" clause and the establishment of a Ukrainian reconstruction investment fund [1][3]. - The EU's proposed tariff changes include drastically reducing Ukraine's corn import quota from 4.7 million tons to 650,000 tons, cutting poultry quotas by 30%, and halving sugar imports, which could lead to an estimated loss of €1.8 billion for Ukraine's agricultural sector [3][5]. Group 2 - The EU's internal dynamics reveal that at least six member states are pushing for agricultural protection measures, indicating a lack of support for Ukraine's economic recovery in the EU decision-making process [3][5]. - Germany's prioritization of trade negotiations with the US over addressing Ukraine's economic losses highlights the marginalization of Ukraine's interests within the EU agenda, with Ukraine's annual loss of €3.5 billion ranked low on the list of EU concerns [5][7]. - The proposed "reconstruction fund" from the US, which includes a commitment of $5 billion by 2025, appears insufficient to cover Ukraine's pressing financial needs, as it would only fund three quarters of pension payments [5][7].