中欧峰会前夕，美国反向给中国送“助攻”，欧盟还没谈已先输一半

Group 1 - The European Council President Costa and the European Commission President von der Leyen are heading to Beijing to commemorate the 50th anniversary of EU-China diplomatic relations, but they face challenges due to a new US tariff announcement [1][4] - The US Treasury Secretary's comments indicate a separation of trade and energy discussions, putting pressure on the EU to navigate both fronts simultaneously [4][7] - The sudden imposition of a 30% permanent minimum tariff by the Trump administration has forced the EU to adjust its planned countermeasures, reducing the second round of tariffs from €950 billion to €720 billion [1][4] Group 2 - The 30% tariff is expected to significantly impact the European economy, with Germany experiencing a 7.7% drop in exports to the US in May, the lowest in three years, and Italy's agricultural sector warning of a €2.3 billion loss [4][6] - The internal divisions within the EU are becoming apparent, with different member states advocating for varying responses to the US tariffs, highlighting the challenges of a unified approach [4][7] - The EU's attempts to diversify trade, such as the recent free trade agreement with Indonesia, are seen as insufficient to counter the pressures from the US tariffs [6][7] Group 3 - The EU's economic ties with China are showing positive trends, with a 65% increase in exports of Chinese electric vehicles to Europe and over €8 billion in investments from European companies in Chinese photovoltaic projects [6] - The potential economic impact of a full-blown tariff war between the US and EU could lead to a 0.6% decline in US GDP and a more severe 4% contraction in the German economy [6] - The upcoming EU-China summit is expected to focus on maintaining "strategic autonomy," but the EU's delayed countermeasures against US tariffs indicate a lack of effective policy [6][7]