中方罕见发火，欧盟自讨苦吃，日本态度大变：不同意美国遏华要求

Group 1 - The U.S. is pressuring the EU and G7 to impose tariffs up to 100% on China and India for continuing to purchase Russian oil, which is causing internal discussions within the EU about potential sanctions against these countries [1] - Japan's Finance Minister stated that imposing high tariffs on China and India for buying Russian oil is challenging, emphasizing Japan's close economic ties with China and the potential negative impact on its own supply chain [3] - The EU shows hesitation in responding to U.S. pressure, reflecting a lack of independent stance, while also addressing concerns over China's rare earth export controls that are affecting European businesses [5] Group 2 - Japan has previously made significant concessions, including a commitment of $550 billion in investments, to secure tariff exemptions, indicating a cautious approach towards U.S. demands [3] - China's position on rare earth exports is clear: it aims to protect this non-renewable resource and is willing to grant export licenses to qualified foreign companies, countering Western narratives about its trade practices [5] - The U.S. strategy of pressuring allies to impose tariffs on China to stop its oil purchases from Russia is seen as ineffective, underestimating China's ability to respond [5]