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in recent years, the imposition of tariffs on chinese electric vehicles by the united states and the european union has exacerbated the complexity of the global political landscape, while also revealing to us the dual nature of international trade: one is the competition for economic interests, and the other is the need for civilizational exchange and cooperation.

with the advancement of technology, china's electric vehicle industry is growing stronger and stronger, and has quickly become the new darling of the global market. as the first protectionist country, the united states has taken targeted tariff measures against china in order to protect the development environment of local enterprises, triggering the beginning of the trade war. the european union quickly followed the united states' approach, further increasing the pressure on china. this shows that western countries are anxious about technological development and competition, and are trying to curb china's rise in the global market.

however, this tariff war is not a simple economic dispute. it also reflects a deeper emotional and political stance. some western countries have portrayed china as a "strategic threat" to europe, and this rhetoric has been used to promote resistance to china's foreign policy and raise concerns about sino-russian relations. countries such as india, which maintain a solid trade relationship with russia, have not received similar condemnation.

during the ukrainian crisis, western countries and economies experienced a huge economic shock, but china adopted a restrained strategy towards the eu and the u.s. nevertheless, europe will eventually need to make a choice between following the u.s. or forging a new path - recognizing that china's rise is not necessarily a threat but can also be an opportunity for constructive engagement.

from a historical perspective, cooperation between china and the eu has driven economic development, with both sides benefiting from each other's market and manufacturing strength. the current tensions could further exacerbate market conflicts, harm the automotive industry, and also affect the global economy as a whole. european countries need to balance their strategic interests and cooperative relations with china and find appropriate strategies to meet the challenges.