Group 1 - The core point of the news is the announcement by Trump that starting August 1, EU goods exported to the US will face a 30% tariff, significantly higher than previous speculations of 15%-20% [1] - Following the announcement, European stock markets lost over 50 billion euros, with the German DAX index dropping 2.3% in a single day [1] - EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a delay in the EU's countermeasures originally set for July 14, aiming to buy time for negotiations [1] Group 2 - The new tariff rate will severely impact EU exports valued at 379 billion euros, with Germany, as the largest economy in the EU, being particularly vulnerable [6] - Internal divisions within the EU are evident, with German Chancellor Merz warning of significant damage to the German export sector, while French President Macron calls for a strong defense of European interests [6][5] - The EU Trade Ministers' meeting on July 14 revealed these divisions, with differing opinions on how to respond to the US tariffs, highlighting a split between larger and smaller member states [6] Group 3 - Amidst the trade tensions, von der Leyen and European Council President Costa are visiting China, indicating a complex geopolitical landscape for the EU [6] - The EU's reliance on US energy, following sanctions against Russia, has raised concerns about economic independence and the potential loss of access to the Chinese market [9][16] - The EU's global GDP share has been declining, with European companies' representation in the MSCI World Index dropping from 33% in 2001 to an estimated 14% in 2024, indicating a weakening competitive position [17]
欧洲网友怒骂“冯德莱恩最大的功劳就是帮美国把中欧关系搞砸了”
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-07-27 11:16