美国各界质疑加征关税政策成效 美玩具、婚庆等行业面临成本上涨压力

Group 1 - The risk of a significant slowdown or recession in the U.S. economy has increased due to the imposition of tariffs, with experts and institutions expressing concerns [1] - The University of Michigan reported that U.S. consumer inflation expectations for the next year rose to 6.7%, up from 5% in March [1] - Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, indicated that the U.S. economy is very close to recession, and if issues are not addressed, the situation could worsen due to high government debt and tariffs [1] Group 2 - The U.S. stock market experienced a notable decline, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling by 2.48%, the S&P 500 by 2.36%, and the Nasdaq Composite by 2.55% on April 21 [1] - The U.S. dollar index dropped by 1.10%, closing at 98.278, marking the first time in three years it fell below the 99 threshold [1] - The toy industry is one of the hardest-hit sectors by the tariff policies, with U.S. toy store owners and company leaders reporting significant burdens due to increased costs [1] Group 3 - In 2024, the U.S. imported toys worth over $17 billion, with more than $13 billion coming from China [2] - The wedding industry in the U.S. is also affected, as many imported items such as wedding dresses, candles, and invitations primarily come from China, while alcohol is sourced from Europe and 80% of flowers are imported [2] - Industry professionals in the wedding sector are expressing concerns that increased tariffs are leading to higher costs for both businesses and consumers [2]