Group 1 - The new trade agreement between the US and EU has temporarily avoided escalating trade conflicts, but the 15% tariffs impose significant pressure on the highly integrated transatlantic supply chain, highlighting Europe's long-term dependence on the US and the imbalance in trade negotiations [1] - French officials have expressed dissatisfaction with the trade agreement, calling for further negotiations to create a more equitable US-EU trade relationship, with Prime Minister Borne criticizing the agreement as a sign of EU submission [3][5] - German Chancellor Merz has indicated that the 15% tariffs represent a substantial burden for Germany's export-oriented economy, warning that the overall negative impact on transatlantic trade could ultimately harm the US economy as well [5][7] Group 2 - The German Industrial Association's executive board member has noted that the 15% tariffs are a significant increase compared to previous levels and could have far-reaching negative effects, urging Europe to use this agreement as a warning to strengthen internal unity and competitiveness [7]
欧洲政商界人士：美欧新贸易协议失衡 暴露欧洲长期对美依赖
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-07-29 12:15