欧洲连续出招，中方稀土禁令釜底抽薪

Group 1 - The European Union has taken a strong stance against China by issuing a statement regarding Taiwan and reducing the tax-free quota for steel, which has led to increased tariffs on excess amounts [3][4] - China responded to these actions by announcing export controls on rare earth-related technologies, effectively closing loopholes that could allow technology transfer to bypass China [3][4] - The situation highlights the critical role of China in the rare earth supply chain, particularly for military applications, indicating that Western countries may struggle to maintain their supply without Chinese resources [4] Group 2 - Europe is facing significant internal challenges, including tight government finances, high inflation, and a decline in manufacturing, prompting countries like Italy and Switzerland to seek cooperation with China [2] - The EU's aggressive economic stance towards China has not yielded the expected benefits and has instead exacerbated its fragile economic situation, leading to rising internal dissent [5] - The rapid exchange of actions between Europe and China within a 24-hour period underscores the urgency of addressing supply chain vulnerabilities and internal consensus in Europe [5]