Group 1 - The European Union (EU) is preparing to coordinate its stance internally and is ready to implement countermeasures against the United States, including a proposal to impose tariffs on $95 billion worth of American goods [1] - The EU is also considering measures targeting the service sector, such as taxing American tech companies and restricting U.S. companies from obtaining public procurement contracts [1] - German Chancellor Merz emphasized that Germany will support stronger measures against the U.S. and will take various counteractions to protect its interests if no agreement is reached [1] Group 2 - In response to U.S. tariffs, the EU decided to impose tariffs on $21 billion worth of U.S. imports, with rates of up to 50%, although this retaliation has been postponed to allow for trade negotiations [2] - EU negotiators acknowledge that they will not be able to convince President Trump to eliminate the 10% baseline tariff on all EU exports, focusing instead on reducing additional tariffs on steel, aluminum, and automobiles [2] - The EU spokesperson indicated that internal consultations are ongoing regarding countermeasures against U.S. tariffs, and the EU retains the option to use retaliatory measures if negotiations do not yield satisfactory results [2]
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财联社·2025-06-24 21:03