新华时评｜中美贸易“不平衡”是个伪命题

Group 1 - The recent unilateral tariff measures introduced by the U.S. have severely disrupted global trade activities and harmed the growth prospects of the world economy [1] - The U.S. claims that the trade imbalance with China is the main reason for imposing tariffs, but the real issue lies in the U.S. framing economic problems in terms of security, which could hinder cooperation [1] - The trade deficit of the U.S. is a result of its own policies, including export controls on high-tech products, leading to long-term restrictions on exports [1] Group 2 - China's foreign trade dependence has decreased from over 60% at the beginning of the century to slightly above 30% in 2024, indicating a shift towards domestic consumption as the main driver of economic growth [2] - The notion of an "imbalance" in U.S.-China trade is a false narrative; both countries have extensive common interests and cooperation opportunities, with mutual benefits being the essence of their economic relationship [2] - Historical evidence shows that politicizing economic issues and forcing companies to choose sides is against market rules and does not align with the fundamental interests of both nations [2]