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从强到软,美国对欧盟的态度转变太快,美媒:美国担心欧盟倒向远东
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-05-26 06:40

Group 1 - The core issue of the US-EU trade negotiations revolves around tariffs, with the Trump administration threatening a 50% tariff on EU automobiles and digital services, while later agreeing to extend the negotiation deadline to July 9 [1][3] - The main demands from the US include reducing EU automobile import tariffs from 10% to zero, abolishing the 3% digital services tax on foreign tech companies, and aligning EU supply chains with US pressures on specific countries [3] - The potential impact of these tariffs could lead to a 65% decline in EU automobile exports to the US and an annual loss of €8 billion for foreign companies affected by the digital services tax [3] Group 2 - The EU's response indicates a willingness to negotiate despite initial strong statements, as the EU automotive industry is significantly dependent on exports to the US, with 23% of its exports going there [3] - The negotiation tactics employed by the Trump administration reflect a pragmatic approach, utilizing a combination of threats and concessions, which has been criticized as weaponizing trade issues [5] - The economic repercussions of the tariff threats are already being felt, with a reported 40% drop in orders for brands like Renault and Peugeot in the US, and concerns that foreign tech companies may relocate their European headquarters to Singapore if disputes escalate [5]