敬酒不吃吃罚酒？ 欧洲突然对华发难，紧随美国派人赴台窜访

Group 1 - The return of Trump to the White House has led to increased pressure on European allies regarding defense spending, with demands for Europe to take on more defense costs [1] - Trump has criticized the EU for insufficient defense budgets and has threatened to impose a 50% tariff on EU imports starting June 1, citing stalled trade negotiations [1] - The U.S. has previously imposed a 25% tariff on EU steel and aluminum products and maintains a 10% baseline tariff on nearly all other goods [1] Group 2 - European politicians express a strong stance against U.S. tariffs, yet their dependence on the U.S. for security and trade limits their ability to effectively counter [2] - China's response to U.S. tariffs has provided the EU with some breathing room, as it has raised tariffs on U.S. goods and implemented export controls on rare earth materials [2] - China has adopted a differentiated approach to rare earth exports, easing restrictions for South Korea and gradually relaxing them for Europe [2] Group 3 - The European Parliament's recent actions regarding Taiwan reflect a complex interplay of political motivations, including attempts to align with U.S. strategic interests [4] - Some European politicians are using the Taiwan issue to enhance their political influence while deflecting attention from their inability to address U.S. tariff pressures [5] - Europe's engagement in the Taiwan issue risks damaging its international image and undermining long-standing cooperative relations with China [5]