Group 1 - The US-China trade war ended with the US suffering significant losses while China emerged victorious, highlighting the misjudgment of Trump's assessment of China's economic resilience [1] - Following the resolution of the US-China conflict, Trump quickly shifted focus to imposing a 50% tariff on EU goods, demonstrating the principle of "America First" and revealing the harsh realities of international trade [1][3] - The EU has become a victim of the trade war, as the US's aggressive tariff policies have left Europe in a vulnerable position, unable to effectively counteract [1][3] Group 2 - China responded to the US's tariffs, which reached a historical high of 145%, by diversifying its market dependencies and increasing imports from ASEAN countries by 23%, thereby reducing reliance on the US [3] - The US's energy strategy has allowed it to dominate the EU market, with American liquefied natural gas accounting for 46% of total EU imports, further solidifying US control over Europe's economic lifeline [4] - The digital sector in Europe is heavily dominated by US companies, with firms like Google and Meta controlling 90% of the European data market, contributing to Europe's industrial hollowing [5] Group 3 - The EU's leadership, particularly Ursula von der Leyen, has adopted a dual approach, seeking to strengthen ties with China while also engaging closely with the US, reflecting the complex dynamics of the trade environment [7] - Germany's internal assessments indicate that an escalation of the US-EU trade war could result in economic losses of up to €250 billion between 2025 and 2028, equivalent to 6.8% of Germany's GDP [7] - The ongoing trade dynamics have left Europe in a passive position, unable to confront China or negotiate effectively with the US, leading to a gradual loss of competitive capital [7]