打脸“脱欧失败论”？欧盟外交官“认输”：英国贸易协议比欧盟的更好

Group 1 - The EU is nearing a trade agreement with the US, which may involve higher tariffs than those negotiated by the UK, causing concern among some European nations [2][3] - A temporary "framework" agreement is being prepared, setting US tariffs at 10%, aligning with the baseline tariffs imposed on the UK by Trump [2][3] - The EU does not expect to achieve the same market access in the US for steel, automobiles, and other products as the UK has [2][3] Group 2 - The UK has secured better terms on sector-specific tariffs, including a 10% tariff on a quota of 100,000 cars, compared to the 25% faced by other exporters [4] - The UK also received zero tariffs on steel and aluminum, although implementation is still pending [4] - In return, the UK agreed to meet US demands regarding supply chain roles and provided tariff-free quotas for beef and bioethanol [4] Group 3 - The EU is preparing to reduce its trade surplus with the US by committing to purchase more American weapons and liquefied natural gas [5] - The EU has paused its retaliatory actions during negotiations but plans to implement counter-tariffs on $210 billion worth of US goods starting July 14 [5] - A proposal for additional tariffs on $95 billion worth of US goods, including aircraft and alcohol, is being prepared, requiring approval from member states [5]