Group 1 - The Trump administration announced a "historic victory" with the UK regarding a trade agreement, but it lacks details and legal binding, described as a "framework document" [1][3] - The agreement includes a 10% tariff on the first 100,000 cars exported from the UK to the US, down from 27.5%, while punitive tariffs of 25% remain on additional vehicles [3] - The UK has made significant concessions, including eliminating tariffs on Boeing engines and opening its agricultural market to US products, while the US maintains a 10% baseline tariff on most goods [3][5] Group 2 - The UK government has not confirmed the completion of negotiations, viewing the current status as a "phase of understanding" rather than a finalized agreement [5][7] - Analysts highlight that the agreement lacks specific concessions, legislative authority, and enforcement mechanisms, rendering it similar to a "gentlemen's agreement" [7][8] - The establishment of a 10% baseline tariff signals a politicization of tariffs, with the US using them as a diplomatic pressure tool rather than a means of free trade [8]
英国，果然成了“标靶”
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-05-10 09:10