Group 1 - The U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Wilbur Ross, expressed frustration with the slow progress of trade negotiations with the EU, indicating it may be the last to finalize a trade agreement with the U.S. [1] - Despite the threat of tariffs being raised to 50% by President Trump, which was postponed to July 9 for further negotiation time, the EU has started to engage more actively in discussions [1] - EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic has been in close contact with U.S. officials to expedite negotiations, although it is anticipated that a comprehensive agreement may not be reached by the deadline [1] Group 2 - EU officials have struggled to understand the specific demands of the Trump administration, which extends beyond zero tariffs to include concerns over regulations on U.S. tech companies and the EU's VAT system [2] - In contrast, the U.S. is reportedly making progress with other trade partners, with expectations of new agreements being reached in the coming weeks [2] - The Trump administration has expressed dissatisfaction with the EU, highlighting a "collective action problem" among the 27 member states that complicates reaching consensus on trade priorities [2]

Group 1 - The Italian Foreign Minister expresses confidence in reaching a trade agreement between the US and Europe by July 9, indicating positive progress in negotiations [1]

Group 1 - The White House Press Secretary, Levitt, expressed optimism about reaching a trade agreement with the European Union [1]

沃尔沃汽车CEO：希望尽快达成美欧协议，关闭贸易对美国和欧洲都没有好处。 ...