2025-05-27 05:29:09

#特朗普延迟加征欧盟关税

Tax increases hit the brakes, did Trump suddenly remember that he still needs votes from Germans?
Originally, it seemed like a big thunder and a little rain. Trump was in a posture of "I am going to take a tough stance against the EU," but in the end, on June 1st, he hit the brakes and suspended the tariffs. Doesn't this resemble a classic case of "scaring the children and then giving them candy"? The EU eased up, and the real winner is the U.S. election.
Why the sudden stop? It's not complicated; on one side are the ballots, and on the other is inflation. When the EU raises taxes on products, American wallets hurt, especially for high-end consumer goods, electric vehicles, and agricultural products—these are the heart's desire of voters in swing states. And the Trump team isn't foolish; they know 2028 is still far away, but the ballots need to be "fattened up" starting from 2025.
More importantly, the German and Italian American base is not small. A sudden attack on the EU could very likely cut off their grassroots voter source. This pause is a typical "political logistical supply." Using tax threats to exchange for negotiation leverage, while pleasing the moderates, even the American stock market has given a bit of face.
Don't be scared, Trump's "art of taxation" has always been a hammer for negotiations, not the bricks for building a wall.

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· 2025-05-27 17:15

#特朗普延迟加征欧盟关税# Tax hike brakes, did Trump suddenly remember that votes still rely on Germans? Originally, it seemed like a sure thing, Trump appeared ready to take a tough stance against the EU, but on June 1st, he applied the brakes and suspended the tariffs. Doesn't this resemble a classic example of "scaring the child and then giving candy"? The EU relaxed, and the real winner is the U.S. election. Why the sudden halt? It's not complicated. On one side are the votes, and on the other is inflation. If EU products are taxed, American wallets will hurt, especially for high-end consumer goods, electric vehicles, and agricultural products—these are crucial to the voters in swing states. And Trump's team isn't foolish; they know that 2028 is far away, but votes need to be "fattened up" starting from 2025. More importantly, the number of German and Italian Americans is not small, and a harsh cut towards the EU could likely chop off their grassroots voting source. This pause is a typical example of "political logistics support." Using the threat of taxes to exchange for negotiation leverage, while pleasing the moderates, even the U.S. stock market gave a nod. Don't be scared; Trump's "art of taxation" has always been a hammer for negotiations, not bricks for building walls.

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