Core Viewpoint - Trump's tariff policy has led to significant market volatility and concerns among American businesses and consumers, prompting a surge in downloads of Chinese cross-border e-commerce platforms as consumers seek lower prices [1] Group 1: Impact on Consumers - American consumers, referred to as "tariff refugees," are increasingly purchasing goods from Chinese e-commerce platforms, finding prices lower even after accounting for shipping and tariffs [1] - The phenomenon reflects the deep economic interdependence between the US and China, despite ongoing trade tensions since 2018 [1] Group 2: Trade Statistics - Prior to the current tariff conflict, the US was China's largest export destination and second-largest source of imports, while China was the US's third-largest export destination and second-largest source of imports [1] - In 2024, US exports to China and imports from China are projected to account for 7.0% and 13.8% of total US exports and imports, respectively [1] - The US is also the largest source of trade deficit for China in services, indicating a balanced benefit from bilateral trade [1]
“关税难民”投奔中国电商,“市场之手”打乱特朗普的算盘
news flash·2025-04-20 05:05