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只给中国30天,欧盟要求解决稀土问题,却收到了商务部的加税通知
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-07-02 03:57

Group 1 - European companies are facing a "very, very serious" shortage of rare earth magnets, prompting the EU ambassador to call for urgent resolution from China [1] - The shortage stems from China's export controls on key minerals, including rare earth magnets, implemented in response to U.S. tariffs [1] - China's rare earth magnet exports have significantly declined, disrupting global automotive and high-tech supply chains, with European firms expressing the most concern [1] Group 2 - The EU's contradictory stance towards China is evident, as it attempts to engage in trade while simultaneously portraying China as a common threat with the U.S. [2] - In 2024, the EU plans to impose tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, highlighting the ongoing tensions despite the need for cooperation [2] - The EU's actions, such as excluding Chinese products from public procurement, reflect a protectionist approach that undermines economic dialogue [5] Group 3 - The trade dynamics reveal a significant trade surplus for China with the EU, which increased by nearly 23% in the first five months of the year, reaching a record $117 billion [7] - The EU's current predicament is a result of its strategic double standards, seeking concessions from China while maintaining pressure [7] - A genuine "fair competition environment" requires mutual respect and equal rules, rather than unilateral demands from the EU [7]