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中方手里不止一张王炸,不怕特朗普翻脸不认人,再打美国还是输
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-05-26 04:36

Group 1: Trade Negotiations - Recent US-China trade negotiations have made some progress, with both sides agreeing to revert tariffs to pre-Trump's "reciprocal tariff" policy levels [1] - However, there are indications that Trump may change his stance and propose new tariffs, which aligns with his historically unpredictable behavior [1][3] - China has been preparing for potential changes in negotiations, given the long-standing nature of US-China trade tensions that began during Trump's first term [1][3] Group 2: Rare Earth Resources - Rare earth resources have become a significant topic in international trade, particularly in the context of US-China relations [5] - These resources are scarce and non-renewable, widely used in advanced technology, and have been dubbed "the mother of new materials" and "industrial vitamins" [6] - Rare earth elements are essential in various applications, including enhancing the strength and lifespan of steel, which is crucial in military applications [8] Group 3: China's Dominance in Rare Earths - China holds the world's largest rare earth reserves, accounting for approximately 25% of global reserves, and produces about 80% of the world's rare earth products [11][12] - The global rare earth market is largely dominated by China, with around 70% of its exports going overseas, indicating a high level of dependency from other countries [12] - China's southern regions contain over 70% of the world's heavy rare earth resources, providing it with a strategic advantage [12] Group 4: US Dependency and Response - The US relies heavily on China for rare earth compounds and metals, with over 70% sourced from China in recent years [14] - The US has not yet mastered the technology for separating heavy rare earths, which is critical for its defense industry [14][16] - In response to this dependency, the Trump administration initiated a domestic rare earth supply chain restructuring plan, but this requires significant investment and time [17][19] Group 5: Strategic Implications - Rare earth resources have become a key bargaining chip for China in trade negotiations, with China showing no willingness to make concessions [21] - China's strong position in rare earth resources gives it confidence in dealing with the unpredictable nature of US trade policies [21]