汽车涨价4000刀？美钢铝关税翻倍至50%冲击全球 多国威胁反制

Group 1 - The U.S. has increased tariffs on imported steel and aluminum from 25% to 50%, effective from April 4, facing opposition from major trade partners like Canada and the EU [1][5] - The increase in tariffs is expected to lead to price hikes in large consumer goods and food products, with predictions that the price of cars could rise by $2,000 to $4,000 due to the high steel content [2][3] - Historical data shows that during a previous tariff increase, major household appliance prices rose by 5% to 10%, significantly above the overall inflation rate of around 2% during the same period [2] Group 2 - Canada has criticized the U.S. tariff policy as "illegal and unreasonable," and is actively negotiating with the U.S. to remove these tariffs [5] - The EU has expressed strong regret over the tariff increase and is preparing to implement countermeasures [7] - International criticism highlights that the U.S. tariff policy may have a more significant negative impact on the U.S. economy compared to Europe, with calls for potential retaliatory measures from the EU if negotiations fail [9][11] Group 3 - Brazil's President has indicated that if an agreement on tariffs cannot be reached with the U.S., Brazil may consider filing a lawsuit with the WTO or taking reciprocal measures [11] - The German machinery manufacturing sector has reported a significant decline in new orders, with a 6% year-on-year drop in April, attributed to the uncertainty caused by the U.S. tariff policy [13][14] - The chief economist of the German machinery association emphasized that the current tariff threats and policy uncertainties are severely impacting global market conditions and investment willingness [14]