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深观察丨欧盟:希望美国好好谈
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-05-27 13:38

Core Points - The U.S. President has postponed the planned 50% tariffs on EU products from June 1 to July 9 to allow for negotiations [1][2] - The U.S. originally intended to impose a 20% "reciprocal tariff" on EU imports, but has retained a 10% "baseline tariff" [2][4] - The EU has expressed that the U.S. government's aggressive stance is unacceptable and emphasized the need to maintain their position without escalating the dispute [4][12] Group 1 - The U.S. government's recent threats and subsequent postponement reflect the uncertainty in its tariff policy, which is seen as a negotiation tactic [7][9] - Experts warn that imposing high tariffs could lead to an economic recession in the U.S., with potential impacts on GDP and inflation [9][11] - The current tariffs on EU products include a 10% baseline tariff and a 25% tariff on automobiles and steel, which are already significant burdens [11][12] Group 2 - The EU is committed to reaching an agreement with the U.S. before the July 9 deadline [13] - The EU has stated that it will not concede on key issues and is open to cooperation only if the U.S. is willing to negotiate fairly [17]