French media is completely furious! After Trump imposed a 30% tariff on Europe, French media is very angry! On July 13, AFP published an article stating that regardless of whether you are an ally or not, Trump ordered 30% tariffs on the EU and Mexico! French media said that the impact of the Ukraine-Russia war on Europe's energy supply, and China's increasingly "aggressive" promotion of "mercantilism," have already caused heavy damage to European industry. But Trump's decision has only made things worse.
Evidently, after Trump's tariffs on Europe took effect, French media was very angry. And Trump's policies have really ignited the balloon of Europeans' dissatisfaction with all sides. In the tone of French media, it seems that the United States, Russia, and even China are all bullying Europe, while Europe is like an innocent good person. However, we must say that how Europe has reached this point, Europe should also look for reasons within itself?
Firstly, is it because Europe has long relied on the United States, which gave the US an opportunity to manipulate Europe? Did Europe have the chance to work with China to safeguard free trade, but why didn't Europe do so? Secondly, is it because Europe failed to properly handle its relationship with Russia, thus being exploited by the United States, leading to the spark of the Ukraine-Russia conflict? Especially regarding the Minsk Agreement, Merkel once clearly stated that the agreement was only to allow Ukraine to build up strength and gain time to strengthen its military.
Thirdly, is it because Europe has a wrong perception of us, feels jealous, and cannot correctly view the enhancement of the competitiveness of Chinese products, thereby accusing us of increasingly "aggressive" promotion of "mercantilism"? Trump's tax increase is certainly bullying Europe, but Europe can't ignore its own problems and pretend to be innocent either. Obviously, Europe needs to deal with all sides in a practical way.
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