1. **The EU should uphold its core position**, rejecting unfair tariffs and safeguarding its own trade interests.
2. **However, it can flexibly adjust its strategy**, such as increasing imports of American goods to ease tensions.
3. **Negotiation is key**, and efforts should be made to reach a mutually beneficial agreement before July to avoid a trade war.
4. **At the same time, be prepared for countermeasures**, if the U.S. insists on raising tariffs, the EU should take decisive reciprocal measures.
5. **In the long run, the EU and the U.S. should cooperate to address global challenges**, such as China's steel production capacity and supply chain issues.
6. **The EU must maintain unity**, and member states must act together to strengthen their negotiating position.
7. **The ultimate goal should be to balance trade**, rather than making unilateral concessions, to ensure fair competition.
2. **However, it can flexibly adjust its strategy**, such as increasing imports of American goods to ease tensions.
3. **Negotiation is key**, and efforts should be made to reach a mutually beneficial agreement before July to avoid a trade war.
4. **At the same time, be prepared for countermeasures**, if the U.S. insists on raising tariffs, the EU should take decisive reciprocal measures.
5. **In the long run, the EU and the U.S. should cooperate to address global challenges**, such as China's steel production capacity and supply chain issues.
6. **The EU must maintain unity**, and member states must act together to strengthen their negotiating position.
7. **The ultimate goal should be to balance trade**, rather than making unilateral concessions, to ensure fair competition.
