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In light of the current developments, it appears that the most probable outcome will be a combination of options two and three. The EU might impose tariffs on vehicles while also employing regulatory pressures on U.S. digital services, leveraging laws like the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and the Digital Services Act (DSA) to create challenges for U.S. tech companies.
Negotiation remains an essential priority for the EU, but it may need to prepare for the possibility of future escalation. The situation resembles a waiting game, where political stamina will dictate how effectively the EU can maintain unity without splitting into different factions or settling side agreements with Trump.