中国贸促会：美国已成为扰动全球经贸摩擦指数的最大变数

Core Insights - The global trade friction index for February stands at 106, indicating a high level of trade tensions, with a year-on-year decrease in the monetary value of trade friction measures by 19.9% and a month-on-month decrease of 2% [1] - The United States is identified as the largest variable affecting the global trade friction index, with the highest indices reported among the monitored countries [2] Group 1: Global Trade Friction Index - The global trade friction index is at a high level of 106 for February [1] - The monetary value of global trade friction measures has decreased by 19.9% year-on-year and 2% month-on-month [1] - The top three countries with the highest trade friction indices are the United States, the European Union, and South Africa [1] Group 2: Industry Impact - The main industries contributing to trade friction include electronics, light industry, transportation equipment, non-ferrous metals, and machinery [1] - A total of 47 import and export tariff measures were reported, along with 12 trade remedy investigations and 130 notifications to the WTO regarding technical barriers to trade and sanitary and phytosanitary measures [1] Group 3: China-related Trade Friction - The trade friction index related to China is at a high level of 152, which is an increase of 17 points from the previous month [1] - The monetary value of trade friction measures involving China has decreased by 22.8% year-on-year but increased by 13.9% month-on-month [1] - Key industries facing trade friction related to China include electronics, light industry, machinery, transportation equipment, textiles, and chemicals [1] Group 4: U.S. Trade Policies - The U.S. has consistently implemented the most trade friction measures, including tariffs, controls, and sanctions, for eight consecutive months [2] - The U.S. has initiated investigations and increased tariffs on copper and aluminum imports, as well as reinstating tariffs on certain steel products, reflecting a "America First" trade policy [2] - These actions are seen as undermining international trade order and disrupting normal business operations and consumer life in various countries [2]