特朗普再出手？中美关税战升级，美国誓言将夺回中东贸易霸主地位

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the escalation of the US-China trade war initiated by the Trump administration, with significant tariff increases on both sides, leading to economic repercussions for the global market and US consumers [1][3] - In February, the US imposed tariffs on Chinese imports citing the fentanyl issue, which escalated to a 145% tariff rate on Chinese goods by April, while China retaliated with a 125% tariff increase [1] - The trade war has resulted in a substantial decline in the total market value of US stocks and a rise in domestic prices, prompting consumers to stockpile goods [1] Group 2 - During Trump's second term, he aimed to reclaim the US's dominant trade position in the Middle East, visiting Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE, and securing significant commercial agreements totaling over $1 trillion [3] - The agreements included a $1 trillion commercial cooperation commitment with Saudi Arabia, a $960 billion deal with Qatar Airways, and a $200 billion cooperation agreement with the UAE [3] - However, the US faces challenges in regaining its trade dominance in the Middle East due to the region's increasing diversification in trade partnerships and previous policy missteps that have diminished US influence [3]