欧盟准备对720亿欧元美国商品征收反制关税

Core Viewpoint - The European Union (EU) is prepared to impose additional counter-tariffs on $84 billion worth of U.S. imports if trade negotiations fail, in response to the U.S. imposing a 30% tariff on EU goods starting August 1 [1][2]. Group 1: EU's Response to U.S. Tariffs - The EU's Trade Commissioner, Valdis Dombrovskis, indicated that the EU considers the U.S. tariff threat "absolutely unacceptable" and is ready to prepare countermeasures [1]. - The EU aims to reach a fair agreement but is also preparing for retaliation if faced with unfair tariffs [1][2]. - Dombrovskis warned that the U.S. tariffs would severely impact transatlantic trade and supply chains, making it nearly impossible to continue trade as before [1]. Group 2: Strategic Partnerships and Diversification - One of the EU's strategies in response to the tariff dispute is to collaborate with "like-minded partners" and diversify its trade relationships [1]. - Successful examples of this strategy include trade agreements with South American countries and ongoing negotiations with Indonesia [1].