欧盟准备对中国出手，结束零关税时代，德国财长：不要中国垃圾

Group 1 - The upcoming high-level financial dialogue between China and Germany is overshadowed by German Vice Chancellor and Finance Minister Christian Lindner's aggressive stance against Chinese imports, particularly targeting low-value packages [1] - The EU is moving to end the tax exemption for packages valued under 150 euros by 2026, a decision driven by Germany and France, which is perceived as a direct attack on Chinese e-commerce [1][3] - In 2024, 4.6 billion small packages are expected to enter the EU, with 91% originating from China, highlighting the significant impact of Chinese e-commerce on the European market [3] Group 2 - The EU's decision to impose taxes on small packages is seen as a desperate measure to protect local industries, but it may not effectively shield them from competition, as evidenced by the U.S. experience with similar policies [3][4] - Germany's energy policy failures have led to skyrocketing electricity costs, complicating efforts to protect local manufacturing through taxation on Chinese imports [4] - The economic situation in the EU, particularly in Germany, is deteriorating, with negative growth reported in 2023 and 2024, and a significant number of business bankruptcies, raising questions about consumer acceptance of increased costs due to new tariffs [5][6]