Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that Germany's major industry associations urge Europe not to be intimidated by the US's announcement of a 30% tariff on EU goods and to seek equal solutions while reducing dependence on the US market [1] - Dirk Jandura, president of the German Wholesale and Foreign Trade Association, states that the tariff announcement is part of Trump's negotiation strategy and emphasizes the need for calm negotiations [1] - The German Automotive Industry Association warns of escalating risks in transatlantic trade relations, highlighting that German companies are already facing billions of euros in additional costs [1] Group 2 - Wolfgang Niedermark from the Federation of German Industries expresses concerns that using tariffs as a political tool will increase costs, threaten jobs, and weaken the global competitiveness of EU and US products [1] - Current US tariffs include a 50% tariff on EU steel and aluminum products, a 25% tariff on automobiles, and a 10% baseline tariff on nearly all other goods [2] - Recent data from the Federal Statistical Office of Germany shows a 1.4% month-on-month decline in German exports in May, with exports to the US dropping by 7.7%, the lowest level in over three years [2]