Group 1 - The US government has imposed tariffs on a wide range of countries, including traditional allies like Japan, South Korea, and India, as well as the EU, leading to a significant trade conflict [1] - The EU initially responded with concessions but later shifted to a more aggressive stance, launching retaliatory tariffs against US goods, including a 20% tariff on EU products and a potential 25% tariff on automobiles [1][4] - The trade dispute has roots in long-standing disagreements over subsidies in the aerospace sector, with the WTO ruling against EU subsidies to Airbus, allowing the US to impose tariffs on $7.5 billion worth of EU goods [1][2] Group 2 - The US Trade Representative announced plans to impose an additional 15% tariff on European Airbus planes and is considering new tariffs on $4 billion worth of European goods, including Italian cheese and Scottish whiskey [2] - The EU has prepared a detailed retaliation list targeting $95 billion worth of US exports, including aircraft, automobiles, and agricultural products, indicating a strong response to US tariffs [4] - The EU's response includes significant concessions, such as reducing tariffs on US lobster from 20% to 5% and committing to purchase $75 billion worth of US liquefied natural gas and oil over three years [4][5] Group 3 - The German automotive industry is particularly affected, with exports to the US valued at $34.9 billion, and a potential 27.5% tariff could impose an additional $2.3 billion in costs on BMW alone [5] - The European aluminum industry faces challenges due to a 50% tariff on aluminum products while benefiting from zero tariffs on scrap aluminum, leading to a raw material shortage for local producers [7] - The IMF has noted that the trade tensions have led to a restructuring of global supply chains, with Asian manufacturers gaining market share at the expense of European companies [9]