中美贸易战休战背后：为啥欧盟加拿大日本被反咬一口？

Group 1 - The trade tensions between China and the US have seen a shift after six months, with Trump realizing that confrontation has not yielded expected results, leading to concessions such as extending tariff exemptions on certain Chinese goods [1][3] - China's recent announcements targeting the EU, Canada, and Japan have raised confusion among Western media, as these actions seem contradictory to the easing of US-China relations [5] - Canada faces significant economic challenges due to China's imposition of a 75.8% deposit on canola seed imports, effectively closing its market, which previously accounted for $5 billion in exports [7][9] Group 2 - China's strategic choice to target the canola seed industry stems from Canada's alignment with US policies, particularly in response to tariffs on steel and aluminum [9] - The EU has also been impacted, with China retaliating against sanctions imposed on its financial institutions by blacklisting two banks from Lithuania, showcasing a more assertive legal approach [11] - Japan is experiencing increased scrutiny on its automotive parts exports to China, prompting companies to seek alternative production lines in Southeast Asia to reduce dependency [14] Group 3 - The events highlight the reality that there are no true allies in trade, as the EU and Japan's support for US policies has led to targeted retaliatory measures from China [16] - China's actions serve as a reminder to countries attempting to exploit trade relationships, emphasizing the potential consequences of their decisions [18] - The repercussions of these trade dynamics are evident, with Canadian farmers facing market losses, Japanese companies adjusting supply chains, and EU banks losing clients, illustrating the complexities of international trade relationships [19]