中美关税交锋，欧洲终于明白自己才是最大输家，荷兰已经变小丑

Group 1 - The Dutch government took over ASML, a semiconductor company, which primarily operates in China, aiming to show a tough stance against China to the US [1][6] - Following the takeover, a temporary trade agreement was reached between the US and China, leaving the Netherlands in a difficult position as it had to pay employee salaries while facing a backlog of unsellable chips [1][3][6] - The semiconductor sector in the Netherlands experienced a significant decline, with the stock market losing over 10 billion euros in value within three days due to the fallout from the takeover [8][11] Group 2 - The EU faced internal divisions regarding its approach to China, with some countries advocating for a softer stance while others pushed for stricter measures, leading to inefficiencies in crisis response [8][11] - The shortage of rare earth materials, crucial for industries like automotive and defense, has caused significant disruptions in production, particularly for major car manufacturers like Volkswagen [5][10][13] - European companies are increasingly anxious as they find themselves in a reactive position in the global trade landscape, often having to monitor US-China relations to inform their production decisions [11][13]