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中美关税大幅调降,如何影响中国自美国进口石油和天然气
Di Yi Cai Jing·2025-05-13 15:10

Group 1 - The recent joint statement from China and the US commits to reducing tariffs imposed since April 2025 to 10%, while suspending an additional 24% tariff for 90 days [1] - China continues to impose tariffs on certain US imports, including a 20% tariff on US crude oil and a 25% tariff on LNG [1][2] - In 2024, China's total imports of US crude oil and LNG are projected to be around 60 billion yuan, with US crude oil accounting for only 1.74% of China's total crude oil imports [2] Group 2 - The imposition of tariffs has led to a significant reduction in China's purchases of US energy products, with imports of US crude oil dropping by 54%, 76%, and 70% in the first three months of the year [2] - Analysts suggest that the ongoing tariffs will hinder the recovery of US energy imports to China, as buyers seek diversified sources for energy commodities [2] - The current tariff situation is causing Chinese buyers to remain cautious regarding US LNG imports, despite competitive pricing [3] Group 3 - The announcement of mutual tariff reductions is expected to positively impact the international oil and gas market, improving global economic outlook and market sentiment [3] - China's domestic natural gas production and pipeline imports from Russia are anticipated to fill the gap left by reduced US LNG imports [3]