法国“酒不醉人人自醉”！法官方放狠话，要跟中国搞“广场协议”

Core Viewpoint - The French government has issued strong statements against China, claiming that China poses a threat to European industry and suggesting the implementation of tariffs and a potential agreement similar to the "Plaza Accord" [1][3]. Group 1: French Government's Position - A provocative report from a French advisory body claims that European industry is being crushed by China's economic power, warning of a "survival crisis" if unconventional measures are not taken [1][3]. - The report suggests imposing a 30% tariff on Chinese goods to protect European industries, which contradicts President Macron's previous calls against trade protectionism [3]. - The French government is also considering a drastic measure of devaluing the euro against the yuan by 30%, mimicking the historical "Plaza Accord" strategy used against Japan [3]. Group 2: China's Response - Chinese media has responded sharply, advising France to reconsider its stance, indicating that the proposed measures lack practical significance and are unlikely to be accepted by China [3][7]. - The response highlights that such measures would violate World Trade Organization rules and could lead to a trade war, which would not benefit either party [7]. - If the EU were to implement these tariffs, it could trigger retaliatory measures from China, including anti-dumping investigations on European products, particularly French wine, which could significantly impact the French wine industry [7]. Group 3: Economic Context - The underlying issues facing European industry are attributed to rising energy costs due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict and global supply chain disruptions, rather than solely the influence of Chinese imports [5]. - Even if the euro were to depreciate, it would not resolve the structural and energy-related challenges faced by European industries [5]. - The historical context of the "Plaza Accord" suggests that the EU lacks the collective strength to effectively challenge China as the U.S. did with Japan, indicating limited potential benefits from such an agreement [5].