Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-01-21 01:52Group 1 - The core issue at the Davos meeting was Trump's announcement of a 10% tariff on eight European countries participating in military exercises in Greenland, which was met with criticism from EU leaders [1][19] - EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized that the 10% tariff is a mistake and that the US should honor the trade agreement made in July [1][19] - French President Macron highlighted the need for Europe to unite against US pressure and mentioned the potential use of the "anti-coercion mechanism" against the US if new tariffs are imposed [2][19] Group 2 - The "anti-coercion mechanism" is described as a toolbox for sanctions that could include tariffs on US goods worth approximately $1.09 trillion, export controls, and restrictions on US investments in Europe [2][20] - European leaders are increasingly aware of the need for strategic autonomy, with discussions on enhancing defense spending and technological independence from the US [3][20] Group 3 - The EU is focusing on strengthening its defense capabilities and has been increasing defense spending in response to perceived unreliability from the US [3][20] - The discussions at Davos revealed a significant shift in European leaders' attitudes towards US relations, with calls for a more self-reliant Europe [24][25] Group 4 - Macron outlined three strategic pillars for Europe: protection, simplification, and investment, emphasizing the need to protect European industries from unfair competition [26][27] - The EU plans to initiate a new budget negotiation to increase investments in key areas such as AI, quantum technology, and defense [27][30] Group 5 - The EU is moving towards a revised cybersecurity law that mandates the removal of equipment from "high-risk suppliers," which is seen as a direct response to geopolitical tensions [31][33] - The law aims to unify member states' approaches to cybersecurity and reduce reliance on Chinese technology, particularly in critical sectors [32][34]