管涛：极限关税下的中美贸易︱汇海观涛

Core Points - The trade between China and the US has significantly declined due to extreme tariffs, but it has not reached zero [1][2] - In April 2025, China's exports to the US decreased by 21.0% year-on-year, while imports fell by 13.8% [2] - The tariffs imposed by both countries have led to a substantial impact on bilateral trade, with no clear winners in the trade war [2][4] Trade Statistics - In April 2025, the US saw a 29.1% decrease in exports to China and a 19.7% decrease in imports from China [2] - The share of US exports to China fell to 12.7%, with a significant drop to 10.5% in April 2025 [4] - The trade deficit between the US and China was recorded at $295.4 billion, a decrease of $79.8 billion [5][6] Impact of Tariffs - The extreme tariffs have resulted in a sharp decline in specific categories of goods, with some categories experiencing declines over 60% [10][12] - The largest category affected was "electromechanical, audio-visual equipment and parts," which saw a 29.2% decrease, accounting for 41.7% of China's total exports to the US [10][11] - The tariffs have particularly impacted small and medium-sized enterprises that export these goods, indicating a broader economic impact [12][14] Trade Dynamics with Other Countries - Vietnam has emerged as a significant intermediary for Chinese exports to the US, with a 54.9% increase in US imports from Vietnam in April 2025 [7][8] - The trade dynamics indicate that while Mexico's role has diminished due to tariffs, Vietnam continues to facilitate indirect exports from China to the US [6][7] - ASEAN countries have also seen an increase in exports from China, with a 20.8% growth in April 2025 compared to other regions [9]