4HtvvkARUlj opinion.huanqiu.com article Editorial review: whether to follow the US tariff policy and test European strategic autonomy /e3pmub6h5/e3prafm0g <article><section data type="rtext"><p>On May 21, when attending an event in Frankfurt, Germany, U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen claimed that "the United States and Europe need to respond to China's industrial overcapacity in a strategic and joint way", and also publicly urged the EU to take emergency intervention measures to "curb" China's growing green technology exports, Includes solar panels and wind turbines. As Germany is the most resolute EU country in opposing the tax increase on electric vehicles involving China, it is not difficult to see that this is a speech carefully chosen in terms of location and wording</ p> <p><span data scene="align justify">It is obvious that Yellen's purpose is to put pressure on the EU, artificially create friction between China and Europe, and tie the EU tightly to the U.S. chariot. In recent days, Yellen has frequently talked about "dealing with China's overcapacity" Calling out to Europe also shows the weakness and anxiety of the United States in cracking down on China's new energy industry from one side, which is why the United States is so eager to join Europe, hoping that the EU can "take the lead" for itself. This is essentially a political coercion against the EU on economic issues</ Span></p><p><span data scene="align justify">For the EU, it is currently facing a difficult choice: whether to follow the United States to take concerted action against China, or to continue to maintain the EU's strategic autonomy; whether to block Chinese electric vehicles at any cost, or to safeguard the interests of the EU's own enterprises and maintain the pattern of globalization. In addition, Europe is a pioneer in developing green economy. It once set an example for the world in this regard. Therefore, whether it chooses to follow the United States to set up green trade barriers also tests whether it has truly adhered to its green development agenda< em data-scene="strong"></em></span></p> <adv-loader __attr__inner="7004636" __attr__style="width: auto; position: relative;float: left;border: 1px solid #ebebeb; padding: 20px;overflow: hidden;margin: 10px 30px 40px 0; "></adv-loader> <p><span data scene="align justify">At present, the European direction is still largely strategic and politically conscious. According to the South China Morning Post, European Commission President Von Delain responded to Yellen's remarks and said he would take "different approaches". German Chancellor Schultz has previously said that 50% of the electric vehicles imported from China are products of western manufacturers. In addition, Oliver Zipce, chairman of BMW Group, said earlier that the only purpose of raising tariffs is to protect an industry, "but our industry does not need protection"</ Span></p><p><span data scene="align justify">A more fundamental reason is that the United States cannot succeed in suppressing China's new energy industry, and any farsighted politician can see this clearly. The US politicized economic and trade issues and frequently imposed tariff penalties on other countries through Section 301, which is not recognized by the international community. This practice not only seriously violates its tariff commitments within the WTO, but also is a typical act of trade protection. At the same time, it has also disrupted the normal order of the international market, and many countries, including European countries, have suffered from it. Now the United States once again raises the tariff stick to point to a sunrise industry with infinite vitality. The result is self-evident</ Span></p><p><span data scene="align justify">In addition, Europe should also see that China's industrial and manufacturing capacity has gradually formed in the process of reform and opening up, including the economic spillover effects of China's opening up market to introduce foreign capital and joint venture cooperation. In this process, many European companies have also benefited from it. Today, the rapid development of China's new energy industry conforms to the general trend of international energy conservation and emission reduction, and is also a great contribution to global green energy conservation and emission reduction. Proceeding from the overall situation of global energy conservation and emission reduction, any suppression and restriction on the new energy industry is inappropriate, and it is also a wrong act against the tide. I believe that Europe can fully understand this< Em data scene="strong"></em></span></p><p>In fact, from the perspective of some people in the United States, China's development and opening-up have brought opportunities, not risks, to Europe and the world. The spirit of free trade is the root of the EU and the source of its economic prosperity. Protectionism cannot solve the problems of the EU. Many people of insight in the EU understand that what they protect is backwardness and what they lose is the future. As the second largest trading partner of each other, China and Europe are both important forces in building an open world economy. Washington often talks about "European friends" and hopes that it will respect the vital interests of the EU and the right of the EU to develop relations independently with other countries</ p></section></article> one trillion and seven hundred and sixteen billion three hundred and ninety-four million seven hundred and thirty-six thousand nine hundred and seventy-three Copyrighted works of Globegroup are strictly prohibited from being reproduced or mirrored without written authorization. Violators will be investigated for legal responsibility. Editor in charge: Li Yutong Global Times one trillion and seven hundred and sixteen billion three hundred and ninety-four million eight hundred and sixty-eight thousand eight hundred and twenty-four one two []