法国炸锅：不能再当最后一个傻瓜！

Group 1 - The EU has agreed to a trade deal with the US, accepting a 15% tariff on goods exported to the US, which is seen as a capitulation under the threat of US tariffs [1][2] - The deal includes a commitment from the EU to increase investments in the US by $600 billion and to purchase $750 billion worth of US energy products [1] - French officials have expressed strong criticism of the agreement, labeling it as a "sombre day" and arguing that it undermines European unity and values [2][3] Group 2 - German Chancellor Merz acknowledged that while the agreement avoids a trade conflict that could severely impact Germany's export-driven economy, he expressed dissatisfaction with the 15% tariff [6] - Many EU countries share a similar sentiment, recognizing the deal as imbalanced but supporting it to avoid escalating trade tensions [6][7] - The agreement is expected to be finalized in a joint statement by August 1, with further negotiations to establish a comprehensive deal [7] Group 3 - European stock markets reacted positively to the news, with the Stoxx 600 index reaching a four-month high, indicating a mixed sentiment among European companies regarding the deal [7] - Economists noted that while the 15% tariff is better than expected, there are concerns about the long-term competitiveness of European exports and the costs that US customers will incur due to the tariffs [7]