Core Viewpoint - The U.S. will not extend the tariff deadline of August 1, and negotiations with the EU are ongoing to reach a satisfactory trade agreement [1] Group 1: U.S. Tariff Policy - U.S. Secretary of Commerce Ross stated that the goal of negotiations with the EU is to open European markets for U.S. exports [1] - The critical issue is whether the agreement proposed by the EU is sufficient to persuade President Trump to abandon the 30% tariff threat [1] Group 2: EU Response - European leaders have indicated that if a satisfactory trade agreement is not reached before the August 1 deadline, the EU will implement countermeasures against U.S. tariffs [1] - The EU Commission spokesperson stated that countermeasures would take effect on August 7 if negotiations fail [1]

德国前总理默克尔：欧盟不应惧怕美国的关税 智通财经7月3日电，据央视新闻报道，当地时间7月2日在希腊雅典出席活动的德国前总理默克尔表示， 如果美国特朗普政府的关税导致美国公民为商品支付更多费用，那么特朗普也会受到影响。默克尔表 示，欧盟必须团结一致，在特朗普对欧盟征收更多关税时不应畏惧，而应以自己的关税进行反击。欧盟 必须与美国谈判解决关税问题。美国总统特朗普曾威胁称，如果7月9日前美欧贸易谈判没有取得突破， 他将对欧盟商品征收50%关税。目前，美国对欧盟钢铝产品征收50%关税，对汽车领域征收25%关税， 对几乎所有其他商品征收10%基准关税。 ...

Group 1 - The European Union (EU) is under pressure from the U.S. regarding tariffs, with the deadline for implementation pushed from June 1 to July 9, indicating potential negotiation space [2] - Recent interactions between China and European countries have increased, with leaders from France and Germany reaching out to discuss economic cooperation and the Russia-Ukraine conflict [2] - The EU recognizes the importance of maintaining stable relations with China amidst U.S. tariff threats, suggesting a strategic pivot towards deeper cooperation with China [2] Group 2 - The EU is not passively responding to U.S. tariff pressures; instead, it is exploring new opportunities for European businesses in light of the challenges posed by the Trump administration [4] - The Fourth China-CEEC Expo is seen as a platform for future technological and partnership developments, highlighting the EU's proactive approach to embrace China [4] - The EU faces a critical decision-making period, where it can either continue to seek leniency from the U.S. or strengthen ties with China, potentially challenging U.S. dominance in global finance [5]