Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-05-29 14:06Group 1 - The article highlights the significant shift in trade dynamics between the US and China, illustrated by American LPG carriers rerouting to Southeast Asia instead of China due to escalating tariff conflicts [1][3] - Despite a temporary agreement reached in mid-May to gradually dismantle tariffs, Chinese companies have already established new partnerships with suppliers from Canada and the Middle East, indicating a long-term shift away from US goods [3][12] - The retention of a 20% "fentanyl tariff" by the Trump administration has exacerbated distrust among American businesses, leading to concerns about the stability of future trade relations [7][11] Group 2 - The article discusses the implications of the trade agreement signed in Geneva in May 2025, which aims to eliminate 95% of tariffs on goods, but also notes the hidden challenges posed by the retained tariffs [8][9] - The article points out that American companies are facing significant losses due to reduced exports to China, with soybean exports dropping by 16.3% [16] - Chinese companies are actively restructuring their global supply chains, reducing reliance on US suppliers, as seen in the shift towards sourcing from countries like Russia, Brazil, and the Middle East [12][17] Group 3 - The article emphasizes the resilience of Chinese companies in the lithium battery sector, with exports to the US reaching a record high of $15.315 billion, despite US sanctions [19] - It highlights the challenges faced by American companies in finding alternatives to Chinese manufacturing, as many industries remain heavily dependent on China's production capabilities [22][24] - The article concludes with the notion that the ongoing trade war may lead to significant economic repercussions for the US, with potential losses in various sectors, including agriculture and semiconductors [24][28]