特朗普这下弄巧成拙？欧洲做好最坏准备：谈判破裂就对美加税！德国态度强硬，实属意外

Group 1 - The core point of the news is the escalation of trade tensions between the US and the EU, particularly due to President Trump's announcement of a 30% tariff on EU imports starting August 1, which has led to a potential trade war [1][3] - The US has already imposed high tariffs on EU steel and aluminum products (50%) and automobiles (25%), with a baseline tariff of 10% on nearly all other goods [1][3] - The EU is preparing to retaliate with tariffs on nearly €100 billion worth of US goods, including Boeing aircraft, machinery, soybeans, US cars, and bourbon whiskey, which could affect one-third of US exports to the EU [3][6] Group 2 - The EU is considering activating the "Anti-Coercion Instrument" (ACI), which would allow it to impose trade and investment restrictions on countries that attempt to coerce EU member states [5][6] - Germany's stance has shifted from cautious to more aggressive in response to US tariffs, with leaders warning that escalating tariffs could severely impact Germany's export-driven economy [6][7] - The ongoing trade tensions have led to a significant decline in German exports to the US, with a 7.7% drop in May, marking the lowest level in over three years [6][7] Group 3 - Both the US and EU are showing a willingness to negotiate, with US Commerce Secretary expressing confidence in reaching an agreement, while the EU emphasizes the importance of negotiations [7][9] - The EU's strategy involves a combination of negotiation and readiness to impose retaliatory tariffs, aiming to achieve a more favorable position in talks [9] - Significant differences remain between the US and EU regarding tariff rates and market access, complicating the path to a potential agreement [9]