“就像船即将触礁，但掌舵人却在争论该往哪个方向转弯”，投资者质疑特朗普减税法案加剧债务

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. debt market is facing significant challenges, with the proposed tax reform potentially exacerbating the federal deficit and raising concerns about the sustainability of public finances [1][2]. Group 1: Tax Reform and Deficit Impact - The tax reform plan is expected to extend the large tax cuts initiated during Trump's first term and significantly reduce healthcare and food assistance for low-income individuals [1]. - The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget estimates that the legislation will increase public debt by at least $3.3 trillion by the end of 2034, raising the debt-to-GDP ratio from 100% to a record 125% [2]. - Annual deficits are projected to rise from approximately 6.4% of GDP in 2024 to 6.9% [2]. Group 2: Market Reactions and Investor Sentiment - Following the advancement of the legislation and a downgrade in the U.S. credit rating by Moody's, the yield on 30-year U.S. Treasury bonds surged to 5.04%, the highest level in 2023 [2]. - Investors are increasingly concerned about their exposure to U.S. assets, with some firms like DoubleLine expressing a "low allocation" to 20-year and 30-year U.S. Treasuries due to a perceived lack of serious efforts to control debt [2][3]. - The sentiment among investors is shifting, with indications that the willingness to purchase U.S. assets is declining due to fiscal concerns and uncertainty surrounding tariff policies [3]. Group 3: Recommendations for Fiscal Management - Ray Dalio suggests that the U.S. needs to reduce the deficit to 3% of GDP through a combination of spending cuts, increased revenue, and lower borrowing costs [3].