美国贸易代表称接近达成首批协议 参议院否决“阻止对等关税”提案

Group 1 - The U.S. is expected to announce the first batch of trade agreements, potentially reducing tariffs on trade partners, as stated by U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer [1] - The U.S. economy experienced its first contraction since 2022 in Q1 due to a surge in imports before tariffs and reduced government spending, raising concerns about economic conditions [1][4] - The Senate voted against a proposal to block Trump's tariffs, with a tie of 49-49, allowing the administration to continue its trade strategy [3] Group 2 - Greer indicated ongoing negotiations with India and plans to meet with representatives from South Korea, Japan, Guyana, Saudi Arabia, and the Philippines, suggesting progress in trade discussions [2] - The first agreements are likely to be with Asian trade partners who have engaged with the U.S. government recently [2] - Trump's administration claims that tariffs are driving unprecedented domestic investment, despite a decline in the S&P 500 index and consumer confidence [4]