Boeing(US:BA) Di Yi Cai Jing·2026-01-21 10:01Group 1 - European Parliament has announced the suspension of the approval process for the trade agreement reached with the United States last July, marking the EU's first response to recent pressures from President Trump [1] - The EU is considering imposing tariffs on US goods worth €93 billion as a countermeasure against the tariffs imposed by the US on eight European countries [1][3] - The proposed tariffs include a 25% duty on US-made aircraft, which could significantly impact Boeing, as its products account for a large portion of US aircraft exports to Europe [3][4] Group 2 - The EU's retaliation list includes high-value items such as automobiles, bourbon whiskey, and soybeans, as well as iconic American products like Harley-Davidson motorcycles and Levi's jeans [3][4] - The selection of products for the retaliation list is strategic, aiming to minimize economic damage to the EU while targeting products linked to specific US politicians and voters [4] - The EU has agreed to impose export controls on aluminum scrap, which is crucial for producing new metals, further indicating the strategic nature of its trade measures [5] Group 3 - The "anti-coercion instrument" (ACI) is being discussed as a powerful tool for the EU to respond to US trade pressures, allowing restrictions on major US companies and potentially affecting various sectors [6] - The ACI can be activated relatively quickly, with investigations taking up to four months, but there is internal disagreement among EU member states regarding its implementation [6][7] - Germany's economy has already been impacted by US tariffs, with a reported 0.3% decline in GDP due to existing tariffs, highlighting the economic stakes involved [7][8]