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今日生效!美国对这些商品加征50%关税!
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-06-23 12:16

Group 1 - The U.S. Department of Commerce announced a 50% tariff on various steel-based household appliances, effective June 23, 2025, impacting products like dishwashers, washing machines, and refrigerators [1] - Eight categories of household appliances and related products are now classified as "steel derivative products," subject to the new tariff based on the value of steel components [1] - An exception is provided for products using domestically sourced steel, which can qualify for tax exemption even if processed overseas [1] Group 2 - According to the China Iron and Steel Association, China is expected to export 110.716 million tons of steel in 2024, a 22.7% increase year-on-year, with only about 890,000 tons (0.8% of total exports) going to the U.S., indicating limited direct impact from the tariffs [2] - The Chinese government criticized the U.S. tariff policy as unilateral and protectionist, arguing it disrupts global supply chains and has faced opposition from multiple countries [2] - The U.S. has a history of imposing tariffs on steel and aluminum, with a previous 25% tariff on steel and 10% on aluminum introduced in 2018, which was later adjusted under domestic pressures [2][3] Group 3 - The expansion of tariffs to include steel-based household appliances is likely to increase the cost of living for American consumers [4]