Group 1 - Germany and France are leading a coalition of EU member states demanding retaliatory measures against US tariffs unless concessions are made by the US [1] - The EU's stance has become increasingly aggressive as the August 1 trade agreement deadline approaches, with Germany shifting from negotiation to a more confrontational approach [1] - The US currently imposes a 25% tariff on imported cars from the EU and a 50% tariff on steel and aluminum [1] Group 2 - Support for initiating the Anti-Coercion Instrument (ACI) has been garnered from over six European capitals, including Germany and France, although some member states remain cautious [2] - The likelihood of achieving a 10% "reciprocal tariff" is very low, and exemptions for the EU's automotive and steel tariffs are also difficult to realize [2] - The EU has proposed multiple counter-tariff plans, including a package that would impose tariffs on $21 billion worth of US imports starting August 6 [2]
特朗普威胁信引爆!德法促欧盟备贸易报复
Jin Tou Wang·2025-07-24 08:31