突发！美国、欧洲，重大变数！

Trade Negotiations - The EU and the US trade negotiations are at a delicate moment, with Germany warning against escalating tariff disputes, stating that increased tariffs would harm German interests [1][4] - German Chancellor Merz emphasized that if negotiations fail, Germany will retaliate against US tariff policies, indicating a readiness to respond if necessary [4][5][8] - The EU is preparing to impose tariffs on $23.9 billion worth of US goods in response to potential US tariffs, with an additional list covering €95 billion of US products as a countermeasure [8] Support for Ukraine - Germany and EU countries will continue to support Ukraine, with no restrictions on the range of weapons supplied, allowing Ukraine to target military objectives within Russia [2][10] - Merz stated that Western countries, including the UK, France, and the US, are providing cruise missiles to Ukraine, and Germany may also join this effort [10] - The German government under Merz is taking a firmer stance on military support for Ukraine compared to the previous administration [10][11] Trade Balance - In 2023, the EU had a trade surplus of €156.6 billion with the US in goods, but a trade deficit of €108.6 billion in services, highlighting the imbalance in trade relations [7]