访华前夕，德国副总理口出狂言，不要“中国垃圾”，谁给它的勇气

Group 1 - The EU finance ministers agreed to impose tariffs on imported packages valued under €150, primarily targeting low-cost goods from China, to combat tax avoidance and protect local retailers [2] - The EU Council announced that starting next year, packages below €150 will no longer be exempt from tariffs, aiming to address the influx of millions of small packages from China [2][7] - Some EU countries, particularly France and Germany, plan to implement this policy as early as the first quarter of 2025, reflecting a shift towards more aggressive trade protectionism [2][7] Group 2 - The German Vice Chancellor's remarks about rejecting "Chinese junk" highlight the growing hostility among some European politicians towards China, indicating a shift from a win-win approach to strategic competition [3][5] - The EU's stance on tariffs against China is seen as part of a broader trend of increasing protectionism, driven by domestic economic pressures and rising populism within member states [7] - This selective protectionism against China undermines the EU's commitment to free trade, potentially leading to higher prices for consumers and marginalization of the EU in global value chains [7][8] Group 3 - In the short term, the EU may boost local businesses' performance through these measures, but long-term consequences could mirror the detrimental effects of U.S. trade protectionism, harming the EU's international standing [8]