美钢铝关税加倍 多国表达反对

Group 1: U.S. Tariff Increase - The U.S. White House announced an increase in tariffs on steel and aluminum products from 25% to 50% for all trade partners except the UK, effective from June 4 [1] - In 2024, the U.S. is projected to import steel and aluminum products worth $147.3 billion, with major sources including Canada, Mexico, and Brazil for steel, and Canada for aluminum [1] Group 2: Canadian Response - The Canadian government condemned the U.S. tariff increase as "illegal and unreasonable," and is negotiating for the removal of these tariffs [2] - The Canadian steel and aluminum industry expressed strong opposition, warning that increased tariffs would cause widespread damage to the supply chain [2] - The Canadian Labour Congress highlighted the potential job losses for thousands of Canadian workers due to the U.S. decision [2] Group 3: European Union's Position - The EU is preparing to respond to the U.S. tariff increase, emphasizing that it could negatively impact global trade [3] - The EU Trade Commissioner stated that if negotiations fail, the EU is ready to defend its interests and rebalance trade relations [3] - The German Chamber of Commerce described the U.S. decision as a severe blow to transatlantic trade relations [4] Group 4: Impact on Japan - Japan expressed deep regret over the U.S. tariff increase, urging the U.S. to reconsider its policy [6] - The increase to 50% is expected to reduce Japan's annual steel and aluminum exports to the U.S. by approximately 114.5 billion yen, impacting Japan's GDP growth rate by 0.02 percentage points [7] Group 5: Reactions from Other Countries - Vietnam, as the fifth-largest steel supplier to the U.S., criticized the U.S. policy as a "new iron curtain," which could also harm U.S. steel consumers [8] - South Korea is actively discussing strategies to mitigate the impact of the tariff increase, as the U.S. is a major export market for South Korean steel [9] Group 6: Domestic Impact in the U.S. - Experts warn that the tariff increase will harm the U.S. metal manufacturing sector and lead to higher prices for various consumer goods, including canned foods [10] - The Peterson Institute for International Economics noted that previous tariffs resulted in significant cost increases for downstream industries [10] - The U.S. business community is experiencing growing pessimism about the economic outlook, with CEO confidence dropping significantly [11]