冯德莱恩回绝特朗普，跟中国打关税战的下场，美国的教训就在眼前

Core Viewpoint - The European Union (EU) is asserting its independence in deciding on tariffs against China, rejecting pressure from the United States, particularly from the Trump administration, to impose such tariffs as part of a broader strategy against Russia [1][3][4]. Group 1: EU's Stance on Tariffs - EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that the EU intends to make its own decisions regarding tariffs on China, effectively rejecting U.S. demands [3][4]. - Von der Leyen emphasized the importance of maintaining partnerships with countries like India, indicating that the EU is not willing to comply with U.S. requests that could jeopardize these relationships [4][5]. - French President Emmanuel Macron echoed this sentiment, asserting that Europe will independently conduct its foreign policy towards China to mitigate risks rather than create instability [6][11]. Group 2: EU's Relationship with the U.S. and Russia - The EU recognizes the U.S. desire for it to impose tariffs on China as a means to pressure Russia, but it believes its current sanctions against Russia are sufficient [4][8]. - There is a clear division between the EU and the U.S. regarding the approach to sanctions, with the EU preferring targeted measures directly related to Russia [6][8]. - The EU is cautious about the potential repercussions of aligning too closely with U.S. policies, particularly in light of past experiences where it faced backlash from China for similar actions [8][11]. Group 3: Challenges Facing the EU - The EU is in a difficult position, having made significant concessions in previous trade negotiations with the U.S., and now facing pressure to act against China without clear benefits [11][14]. - The EU's strategy of asserting its autonomy in foreign policy has been questioned, as it struggles to balance its relationships with both the U.S. and Russia while maintaining its own interests [12][14]. - The ongoing conflict in Ukraine complicates the EU's position, as it must navigate U.S. expectations while managing its energy needs and relations with Russia [14].