Group 1 - The EU has tentatively agreed to a 10% universal tariff proposed by the US, contingent on concessions from the US in key sectors such as pharmaceuticals and semiconductors [1] - The focus of negotiations is on reducing existing tariffs on automobiles and metals, with the EU pushing for a decrease in the current 25% tariff on automobiles and a 50% tariff on steel and aluminum [1][2] - If an agreement is not reached by July 9, tariffs on EU exports to the US could rise to 50%, significantly impacting EU exports valued at €52.8 billion (approximately $62.2 billion) for automobiles and €24 billion for steel and aluminum [2] Group 2 - The negotiation process is advancing on multiple fronts, with the EU Trade Commissioner leading discussions in the US to address tariff reductions, non-tariff barriers, and strategic procurement cooperation [3] - The US proposal includes three main areas: tariff systems, non-tariff barriers, and strategic cooperation, although specific rates have not been disclosed to EU member states [6] - The outcome of the negotiations could lead to one of four scenarios: a modest reciprocal agreement, unilateral concessions, postponed talks, or a trade war, which would trigger retaliatory tariffs on US products [6] Group 3 - The negotiations reflect deeper economic tensions, with the Trump administration expanding tariffs to boost domestic manufacturing, while the EU seeks to balance multilateral trade systems against unilateralism [7] - As the deadline approaches, both parties are engaged in final negotiations over key terms such as tariff reduction levels, industry exemptions, and future tariff commitments, which will significantly influence transatlantic trade dynamics [7]

尽管日本首相石破茂与特朗普在加拿大G7峰会前夕三次通话讨论关税，但本周双方仍未达成协议。 赤泽亮正周五称，他目前尚未安排与美国同行的下一轮谈判，并说日本"不会为对话设具体死线"，且再 次将贸易磋商比作"雾中前行"——这是他在G7峰会前使用的表述。 他还暗示，中东局势紧张等事务分散了美国注意力，可能导致美方"难以为日美谈判分配足够时间推动 实质进展，双方均面临此状况，关税谈判并非唯一议程。" 在赤泽亮正表态前一日，石破茂与反对党领袖会面，席间透露"日美汽车贸易顺差"是谈判症结。与其他 国家一样，日本汽车及零部件被加征25%关税，钢铁铝产品则面临50%税率。 "日美均有不可妥协的国家利益，保护汽车产业利润是日本核心诉求。"赤泽亮正强调。 日本最高贸易谈判代表表示，日本不会紧盯所谓"对等关税"恢复最高税率的日期，这表明这个亚洲国家 已经做好了谈判可能会拖延的准备。 "为避免误解，我需明确我从未说过7月9日是日美谈判的最后期限。"日本经济振兴大臣赤泽亮正 （Ryosei Akazawa）周五在东京对记者表示，"日美正通过多种渠道定期沟通，将持续探讨最有效方案 并展开恰当磋商。" 当被问及"日本是否寻求延长全面关税起征 ...