中阿签下大单，价格超一千万美元？特朗普态度变了，欧盟更急

Group 1: Energy Cooperation - Energy has been a significant area of cooperation between China and the EU over the past 50 years, with both sides having a mutual need for traditional fossil fuels [1] - Future collaboration in renewable energy is expected to increase, as both Europe and China require substantial imports of oil and natural gas, leading to numerous global partnerships in upstream oil and gas exploration [1] - Companies like Total Energy are already engaged in cooperative exploration projects with China, aiming to lower costs through joint financing and procurement of Chinese products and services [1] Group 2: Agricultural Trade - Several Chinese feed manufacturers have signed an agreement to purchase 30,000 tons of Argentine soybean meal, marking the first order since the 2019 agreement allowing such imports [1] - The transaction price for the soybean meal is reported to be $360 per ton, including costs and freight, with expected delivery in September to Guangdong, China [1] - This order is viewed as a "test case," with expectations for more transactions if it passes China's inspection and quarantine [1] Group 3: US-China Trade Relations - The trade war initiated during Trump's first term has led China to reduce its reliance on the US, with significant decreases in imports of LNG, oil, meat, and soybeans from the US [3] - China has successfully negotiated contracts with other countries to replace US imports, causing anxiety in the US, particularly among industries reliant on the Chinese market [3] - The ongoing trade tensions have made US businesses wary, as escalating tariffs could significantly increase annual expenses for American households [3] Group 4: EU's Position - The EU has recognized that the US may exploit its alliance, prompting a reevaluation of its cooperation with the US against China [6] - European leaders, such as French President Macron, advocate for a "third way" that avoids taking sides in the US-China rivalry, aiming to establish a new alliance [4] - The EU's potential distancing from the US could limit America's strategic options and undermine its isolationist policies [6]