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求生欲很强?中美关税战尘埃落定,李嘉诚就打破沉默,连夜发公告
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-05-23 03:01

Group 1 - The trade war initiated by former President Trump, characterized by a 145% tariff on China, unexpectedly led to significant economic repercussions in the U.S., including a 9% inflation rate and a 17% increase in trade deficit [3][5] - The sale of 43 global ports by Li Ka-shing's company has raised concerns about strategic risks, particularly regarding China's shipping routes and the potential increase in tariffs on electric vehicles if U.S. capital gains control [5][7] - BlackRock's acquisition intentions are evident, with its CEO stating that controlling ports equates to controlling trade, and the transaction being valued 38% below market value raises questions about the motivations behind the sale [7][9] Group 2 - The failure of the trade war signifies the end of a unipolar world order, with emerging markets projected to contribute 72% to global economic growth by 2024, indicating a shift away from the U.S.-led "Washington Consensus" [9][10] - China's actions, such as implementing national security reviews for overseas mergers, reflect a growing trend where capital movements are increasingly influenced by national interests, with a 89% approval rate for such reviews in 2024 [10][12] - The economic turbulence of 2025 highlights the reality that capital operations detached from national interests are likely to face severe consequences, as demonstrated by both Trump's tariffs and Li Ka-shing's asset adjustments [12]