最后关头一搏？欧盟被爆考虑降低一系列对美关税，以期迅速达成贸易协议

Core Viewpoint - The European Union (EU) is considering attractive conditions to lower tariffs on U.S. imports in order to reach a trade agreement with the U.S. before the July 9 deadline for the suspension of "reciprocal tariffs" [1] Group 1: Trade Negotiations - The EU is contemplating reducing tariffs on a range of U.S. products to quickly reach a trade agreement with President Trump [1] - Other concessions being considered by the EU include lowering non-tariff barriers, purchasing more U.S. products such as liquefied natural gas (LNG), and cooperating with the U.S. on economic concerns regarding major Asian economies [1] - Many European officials have accepted that the Trump administration is unlikely to cancel the 10% baseline tariff, focusing instead on seeking exemptions to mitigate economic impacts [1] Group 2: Market Reactions - Following the news of potential EU concessions, the euro maintained a 0.6% increase against the dollar, trading at 1.1727 [2] - U.S. stock indices saw significant gains, with the S&P 500 rising approximately 0.9%, potentially setting a new closing record since February 19; the Dow Jones increased nearly 400 points, also up over 0.9%, and the Nasdaq rose more than 1% [2] Group 3: EU's Position and Strategy - As a major trading partner of the U.S., the EU faces a 10% baseline tariff, a 25% auto tariff, and a 50% steel and aluminum tariff imposed by the U.S. [5] - Some European countries, led by Germany and Italy, are pushing for a quick preliminary agreement with the U.S., which may be brief and subject to further negotiations [5] - EU officials are urging a tougher negotiating stance before the July 9 deadline, acknowledging the difficulty of signing an agreement that appears overly favorable to the U.S. [5] Group 4: EU's Countermeasures - The EU is prepared to respond to U.S. tariffs, with plans for a second round of counter-tariffs on $95 billion worth of U.S. goods [7] - The EU is also considering measures against U.S. service industries, including taxes on U.S. tech companies and restrictions on U.S. firms' access to public procurement contracts [7] - The EU's hope for direct communication with Trump during the G7 summit was thwarted by his early departure, leading to disappointment and new threats from Trump regarding tariffs [7]