8月关税大限逼近，欧盟再度“亮剑”反击：拟对1000亿欧元的美国商品征收30%关税

Group 1 - The EU is preparing a high-intensity countermeasure plan in response to the US tariff threats, potentially imposing a 30% retaliatory tariff on approximately €100 billion (about $117 billion) worth of US products if the US follows through with its tariff announcement [1] - The first round of countermeasures includes a consolidated tariff list of €210 billion worth of US products and an additional €720 billion proposed for taxation, affecting US exports such as Boeing aircraft, American-made cars, and bourbon whiskey [4] - Germany's stance has shifted towards a harder line in negotiations, with support from France for strong countermeasures, indicating a significant shift in the EU's trade strategy from negotiation to a more aggressive response [4][6] Group 2 - The EU's primary goal remains to achieve a mutually beneficial agreement with the US, emphasizing the importance of US sincerity in negotiations [6] - As the deadline for negotiations approaches, internal resistance within the EU is growing, particularly as Germany's patience has worn thin due to the 30% tariff threat [5][6]