欧洲太早站队了！中美如今“谈判寻求和解”，让欧盟左右为难

Group 1 - The European Union (EU) faced a dilemma regarding its stance in the US-China trade negotiations, ultimately leaning towards a closer relationship with the US due to the influence of EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen [1] - The EU initially attempted to balance its relations by cooperating with the US against China while also engaging with China, but this strategy led to a lack of progress with both parties [3] - Recent actions by the EU include following the US in limiting small package shipments and imposing tariffs on certain goods, which has delayed cooperation with China on electric vehicle policies [5] Group 2 - The EU is experiencing anxiety and confusion regarding its direction in the US-China negotiations, with concerns about offending Chinese interests while trying to appease the US [7] - French President Macron and German Chancellor Scholz are preparing to visit China, indicating a desire to maintain strong ties, especially as Airbus is expected to sign a significant aircraft order with China [7] - Policy advisors suggest that the EU should have clearly stated its position against targeting China earlier in the negotiations to avoid falling into a trap set by the US [7]