美国已多次批评欧盟监管举措是针对美国企业。谷歌、亚马逊公司等近日均表示对欧盟有关裁决持异 议，将提起上诉。美国总统特朗普8月底在"真实社交"平台上威胁称，要对实施数字税和数字监管及"损 害或歧视美国科技公司"的国家加征"额外关税"。 11月底，美国商务部长卢特尼克在与欧盟贸易官员会谈后，公开将数字监管与钢铝关税挂钩。卢特尼克 说，欧盟若想让美国下调对其钢铁和铝产品的关税，就必须先调整其针对科技企业的监管规则。 新华财经布鲁塞尔12月3日电（记者张馨文丁英华康逸）近日，美欧围绕数字监管再生摩擦。美国指责 欧盟监管对美科技企业不公平，并用钢铝产品关税为筹码要求欧盟"松绑"；欧盟则抨击美国此举是"勒 索"，坚持数字法规关乎主权不容挑战。 分析人士认为，美国为维持全球数字产业霸主地位，试图用关税筹码逼迫欧盟让步，欧盟陷入维护数字 主权和挽救钢铝产业的两难之境，战略自主空间有限。 美欧围绕数字监管"掐架" 欧盟和美国7月达成贸易协议后，双方经贸摩擦并未平息。美国8月对欧盟超过400种钢铁和铝产品加征 50%的关税，同时高调指责欧盟对美科技企业不断加码的数字监管。 今年以来，欧盟依据《数字服务法案》和《数字市场法案》，对 ...

新华社记者张馨文 丁英华 康逸 近日，美欧围绕数字监管再生摩擦。美国指责欧盟监管对美科技企业不公平，并用钢铝产品关税为筹码 要求欧盟"松绑"；欧盟则抨击美国此举是"勒索"，坚持数字法规关乎主权不容挑战。 分析人士认为，美国为维持全球数字产业霸主地位，试图用关税筹码逼迫欧盟让步，欧盟陷入维护数字 主权和挽救钢铝产业的两难之境，战略自主空间有限。 美欧围绕数字监管"掐架" 欧盟和美国7月达成贸易协议后，双方经贸摩擦并未平息。美国8月对欧盟超过400种钢铁和铝产品加征 50%的关税，同时高调指责欧盟对美科技企业不断加码的数字监管。 今年以来，欧盟依据《数字服务法案》和《数字市场法案》，对美科技企业展开一系列执法行动。9 月，欧盟以美国谷歌公司在广告相关领域的行为违规为由，对其处以29.5亿欧元的反垄断罚款，并要求 其提交整改方案。10月，欧盟委员会初步认定美国元宇宙平台公司未能向研究人员提供充分的公共数据 访问权限，其旗下脸书和照片墙也违反了相关义务。11月，欧盟委员会又宣布对谷歌启动新一轮调查程 序，审查其搜索结果是否对媒体行业公平等。 近期，欧盟委员会对美国亚马逊公司和微软公司开展评估，以决定它们是否为云计算服 ...

Core Viewpoint - The European Union (EU) is proposing a series of regulatory relaxations in digital governance, marking a significant policy shift from its previous stringent regulations, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) [1][5]. Group 1: Regulatory Changes - The EU Commission has announced a package of reforms aimed at simplifying and adjusting digital and technology regulations, including delaying the implementation of high-risk AI system regulations by up to 16 months [1][3]. - Adjustments to the GDPR will allow for more lenient reasons for rejecting data subject access requests and provide companies greater flexibility in using anonymized and pseudonymized data for AI model training [2][3]. - Changes to cookie management will enable users to control certain "low-risk" cookies through a unified browser interface [2]. Group 2: Motivations Behind the Reforms - The EU aims to enhance technological competitiveness, as previous strict regulations have created structural barriers to innovation [3][4]. - The reforms are a response to industry demands for reduced administrative burdens, particularly benefiting startups and small businesses by simplifying regulations and creating a unified European business wallet [3][4]. - External pressures from the U.S. have also influenced the EU's decision to relax digital regulations, with potential trade implications tied to U.S. tariffs on EU steel and aluminum products [4]. Group 3: Implications and Reactions - The proposed reforms reflect a pragmatic approach by EU institutions, aiming to unify regulations across AI, cybersecurity, and data governance while reducing fragmentation for companies operating across member states [4][6]. - Critics, including privacy advocates and some political figures, argue that these changes may weaken fundamental protections and shift the EU's regulatory focus towards a more industry-driven model [5][6]. - The legislative process for these reforms is expected to be contentious, requiring broad consensus among EU institutions and member states, with potential for significant political negotiations [6][7].

Group 1: Precious Metals Market - Gold prices decreased by 0.11% to $4157.61 per ounce, while silver prices increased by 0.07% to $53.3991 per ounce [1] - COMEX gold futures fell by 0.28% to $4153.60 per ounce, and COMEX silver futures rose by 0.47% to $53.165 per ounce [1] - Platinum and palladium saw increases of 1.58% and 1.36%, respectively, with prices at $1614.24 and $1436.28 per ounce [1] Group 2: U.S.-EU Relations - The EU criticized the U.S. for allegedly using coercive tactics to weaken technology regulations in Europe, emphasizing that digital rules are a matter of sovereignty [1] - U.S. Commerce Secretary linked the adjustment of EU tech regulations to the reduction of tariffs on steel and aluminum products [1][2] Group 3: U.S. Federal Reserve Leadership - Kevin Hassett is reported as the leading candidate for the next Federal Reserve Chair, indicating a potential alignment with President Trump's interest in lowering interest rates [3] - Current Fed Chair Jerome Powell's term ends in May 2026, and Trump has expressed dissatisfaction with the Fed's current rate policies [3] Group 4: Federal Reserve Rate Cut Expectations - The probability of a 25 basis point rate cut by the Federal Reserve in December is at 86.9%, with a 13.1% chance of maintaining current rates [4] - By January, the cumulative probability of a 25 basis point cut is 67.3%, while the chance of no change is 9.6% [4] Group 5: Russia-Venezuela Cooperation - Russia and Venezuela signed multiple cooperation agreements across ten sectors, including energy, agriculture, healthcare, and finance [6] - Both countries emphasized their commitment to peace, stability, and fair trade on the international stage [6] Group 6: Egg Market Analysis - Recent trends show a rebound in egg futures prices due to improved expectations and stabilization in spot prices, with the average price rising to 2.91 yuan per jin [8] - Egg inventory levels have shifted from increasing to decreasing, indicating a potential tightening in supply [9] - The current egg supply remains relatively high, but the market anticipates a decline in production as the year-end consumption peak approaches [10]

Core Points - The U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Gina Raimondo, linked the reduction of a 50% tariff on EU steel and aluminum products to the EU's willingness to relax regulations on technology companies [1] - The European Commission's Vice President, Margrethe Vestager, stated that the EU's digital regulatory rules are non-negotiable, aimed at ensuring market fairness, protecting consumer rights, and securing Europe's digital future [1] - The linkage of steel and aluminum tariffs to tech regulation complicates the EU's efforts to obtain tariff exemptions from the U.S. [1] Group 1 - The U.S. has accused the EU of having a trade surplus and imposing barriers on U.S. trade, with digital regulations being viewed as non-tariff trade barriers [1] - Despite threats from the U.S., the EU continues to advance its digital antitrust regulations, recently imposing fines of €500 million on Apple and €200 million on Meta [1]

Core Viewpoint - The ongoing conflict between the US and EU regarding digital regulation is intensifying, with the EU accusing the US of using coercive tactics to influence regulatory decisions [1][3]. Group 1: EU's Stance on Digital Regulation - EU's Executive Vice President Teresa Ribera criticized the US for attempting to link digital regulation changes to trade negotiations, labeling it as "extortion" [1][3]. - Ribera emphasized that the EU's digital regulatory framework, including the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and Digital Services Act (DSA), should not be part of trade discussions, asserting that these regulations are matters of national sovereignty [3][4]. - The DMA aims to regulate the behavior of large digital platforms to ensure fair competition, and Ribera stated that the EU's digital regulatory standards are non-negotiable [3][5]. Group 2: US Pressure and EU Member States' Divergence - The US perceives the EU's DMA as discriminatory against American tech giants like Microsoft, Google, and Amazon, and has expressed opposition to the DSA, which it believes restricts platforms like X (formerly Twitter) [3][6]. - Despite Ribera's firm stance, there are emerging divisions among EU member states regarding the DMA, with some trade ministers showing openness to revising digital regulations to attract US investment [5][6]. - German officials have indicated support for relaxing EU digital rules, highlighting a potential shift in the EU's unified approach to digital regulation [5][6]. Group 3: Global Context of Digital Regulation - The US is actively pressuring other countries to relax digital regulations, as seen in Canada's withdrawal of a proposed digital services tax and South Korea's retraction of a planned digital competition system [6][7]. - The EU is continuing its assessment of digital regulations through the "Digital Fairness Applicability Assessment" and ongoing reviews of the DMA, amidst the backdrop of US pressure and internal EU disagreements [7].

Core Viewpoint - The European Commission's Executive Vice President, Teresa Ribeiro, criticized the U.S. government for using "extortion" tactics to pressure the EU into weakening its technology regulations [1] Group 1: EU's Stance on Technology Regulations - Ribeiro stated that the EU's digital rules are unrelated to trade negotiations and are a matter of sovereignty [1] - The EU respects the U.S. rules for its market and asserts its right to establish and implement its own regulatory measures [1] Group 2: U.S. Position on Trade and Regulations - U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo linked the adjustment of the EU's technology regulations to the reduction of tariffs on steel and aluminum products [1] - The U.S. believes that the EU's Digital Markets Act discriminates against American tech companies such as Microsoft, Google, and Amazon [1]

Core Insights - The trust foundation of the transatlantic partnership is being eroded by the unpredictable trade policies of the United States, including frequent tariff adjustments and unilateral measures like digital tax disputes and Section 232 investigations [2] - The EU is urged to strengthen cooperation with countries that adhere to a rules-based trade system and maintain robust relations with Europe, as the US has shifted to an aggressive trade policy [2] - The current trade relationship between the US and EU is undergoing a fundamental transformation, lacking stability from the Obama administration's failure to reach agreements to the unilateral tariffs during the Trump era and the security-oriented cooperation under the Biden administration [2] Future Outlook - The digital regulation sector is anticipated to be a significant source of new disputes between the US and EU, with US tech companies pressuring the government to counter EU digital rules, while the EU remains firm on its public policy objectives [3] - EU climate legislation may also become a contentious issue due to corporate lobbying, with the US threatening to initiate Section 301 investigations against EU digital regulations and multiple Section 232 investigations affecting various industries [3] - The expert has extensive experience in EU trade policy, having served as the chief negotiator for the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) and played key roles in various WTO negotiations [3]

Group 1 - The core theme of the recent US-EU meeting is to address the challenges posed by China, revealing underlying conflicts in their relationship despite a facade of cooperation [1] - The US continues to maintain high tariffs on steel and aluminum, indicating a reluctance to compromise economically even while seeking political collaboration with the EU [1][3] - Trump's strategy involves using tariffs as a lever to reshape global trade rules and protect domestic industries, aiming to pressure the EU into aligning with US strategic interests [3] Group 2 - The potential for deepening rifts between the US and EU is highlighted, particularly regarding digital regulation and data privacy, which could lead to increased tensions [5] - China remains focused on open cooperation and is positioned as a crucial partner for the EU's economic recovery, suggesting that the US's high tariff strategy may inadvertently strengthen EU-China ties [5][6] - The ongoing US-EU competition may provide China with opportunities to attract European investment and maintain stable supply chains, emphasizing the importance of flexible policies [5][6] Group 3 - The complex and often contradictory nature of US-EU relations is evident, as both sides emphasize alliance while grappling with conflicting national interests [8] - The future global economic landscape will depend on how these dynamics evolve, with a potential shift towards more cooperative and open approaches being necessary for long-term success [6][8]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the ongoing negotiations between the U.S. and the EU regarding steel and aluminum tariffs, with the U.S. linking tariff reductions to the EU's technology regulation policies, which the EU firmly rejects [3][6][11]. Group 1: U.S.-EU Trade Negotiations - The U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Gina Raimondo, indicated that the U.S. would consider reducing the 50% tariffs on EU steel and aluminum if the EU relaxes its technology regulations [3][6]. - The EU's stance is that its digital regulatory rules are non-negotiable, aimed at ensuring market fairness and consumer protection [3][4]. - The U.S. has expressed dissatisfaction with the EU's slow progress in fulfilling commitments made in a previous trade agreement, particularly regarding energy purchases [9][10]. Group 2: Digital Regulation in the EU - The EU's Digital Markets Act and Digital Services Act impose strict regulations on major tech companies, including prohibitions against abusing market dominance and misuse of user data [8][9]. - The EU maintains that its digital regulations are not discriminatory and apply to all companies, regardless of their headquarters [12][14]. - The EU's strict regulatory approach is seen as a means to protect consumer rights and promote local industry, as the region lags behind the U.S. in digital technology [14]. Group 3: Implications for Tech Companies - U.S. officials believe that easing EU regulations could attract significant investment, potentially amounting to hundreds of billions or even up to one trillion dollars [9]. - The EU has recently imposed substantial fines on major U.S. tech companies, indicating a rigorous enforcement of its digital regulations [12][13]. - The EU's commitment to maintaining its regulatory framework reflects its limited leverage in global trade negotiations, emphasizing the importance of regulatory authority as a competitive advantage [14].